23 Jun 2017 | 08:45 AM UTC
France: Heatwave continues in the east June 23 /update 5
“Orange” heat alerts, indicating potentially dangerous conditions, issued for 13 eastern departments as heatwave continues June 23
Event
The French meteorological agency (Météo France) has issued "orange" alerts - the second-highest on a four tiered risk rating scale, indicating potentially dangerous conditions - for 13 departments in the center-east of France due to ongoing heatwaves.
As of Friday, June 23, the alerts are in effect for following the departments: Allier, Puy-de-Dôme, Loire, Rhône, Ain, Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Isère, Drôme, Ardèche, Jura, Nièvre, and Saône-et-Loire. The alerts are currently set to remain in place at least until 21:00 (local time) on Saturday, June 24, although they could be extended depending on updated forecasts.
Advice
Individuals in affected areas are advised to keep abreast of local weather forecasts, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, remain indoors as much as possible between 10:00 and 16:00 (local time) when temperatures tend to peak, stay well-hydrated (with sugar-free, non-alcoholic beverages), and wear loose, light-colored clothing. Do not hesitate to seek medical attention if displaying symptoms of heatstroke (high fever, hot, red, dry skin, headache, nausea, drowsiness, intense thirst, confusion, convulsions, and loss of consciousness).
