France: Thunderstorm alerts in the southwest July 16

Event

The Météo France weather service has issued orange thunderstorm alerts, the second-highest on a four-point scale, for areas in the southwest of the country. As of noon (local time) on Monday, July 16, alerts are in effect in the following eight departments: Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Ariège, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, and Averyron. Related air and rail disruptions, hazardous driving conditions, flooding, 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.