04 Jul 2018 | 08:31 AM UTC
France: Thunderstorm alerts in the southwest, center July 4
Thunderstorm alerts in effect in 19 southwestern and central departments June 4; flooding, transportation disruptions possible
Event
The Météo France weather service has issued orange thunderstorm alerts, the second-highest on a four-point scale, for the southwest and center of the country for Wednesday, July 4. As of Wednesday morning (local time), alerts are in effect in the following 19 departments: Charente-Maritime, Gironde, Landes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Charente, Dordogne, Lot-et-Garonne, Gers, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot, Cantal, Corrèze, Creuse, Allier, Puy-de-Dôme, Haute-Loire, and Haute-Vienne. Related air and rail disruptions, hazardous driving conditions, and power outages are possible.
Advice
Individuals in affected areas are advised to keep abreast of weather alerts, confirm travel reservations, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.
