Violent Winds Set Records in Lyon as Nine French Departments Face Weather Alerts

Storm Bert triggers orange weather warnings and travel disruptions across central-eastern France, with gusts exceeding 130 km/h in some areas.

Météo-France has issued orange weather alerts for nine departments in central-eastern France, including Rhône, Isère, and Puy-de-Dôme, due to violent winds linked to Storm Bert.
Wind speeds in Lyon reached record-breaking levels for November, with gusts of 137 km/h recorded at Bron-Parilly and 113 km/h at Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport.
The strong winds caused widespread disruptions, including road closures, fallen trees, and power line damage, though no injuries have been reported so far.
Train services in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region have been heavily impacted, with numerous lines suspended and speed restrictions implemented by SNCF to ensure safety.
Météo-France forecasts that winds will gradually subside by late afternoon in affected areas, bringing relief to regions under orange alert.