Alerte D'Orages Violents: Severe Weather Warnings Impacting Numerous Regions
Severe Weather Alerts Issued
Météo France has extended the alerte d'orages violents, adding four more departments to the existing warnings this Saturday afternoon. Now, seven departments are on high alert due to the expected severe weather conditions. Storms originating from Castile-Leon in Spain are likely to impact the region late Saturday and continue affecting the Atlantic facade.
Impending Weather Conditions
- Strong wind gusts of 80 to 100 km/h, with local peaks reaching up to 110 km/h.
- Heavy hailfall is anticipated.
- Rain accumulations of 20 to 40 mm could occur within a short timeframe in Aquitaine and Charente-Maritime.
From Vendée to South Brittany, forecasted weather conditions include:
- Rainfall totals of 40 to 60 mm expected over a few hours.
- Wind gusts ranging from 70 to 80 km/h, with isolated cases reaching 90 km/h.
- Hail is also a possibility during the storms.
The alerte d'orages violents is in effect from 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM Sunday, cautioned officials, emphasizing that the most intense storms will primarily affect the departments under alert but may extend to neighboring areas if conditions worsen.
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