Thunderstorms and hail in Paris and Île-de-France: yellow vigilance this Tuesday and Wednesday

THE storms promise to be particularly violent in Paris and Île-de-France this Tuesday and Wednesday. Météo-France place the Ile -de -France region in yellow for risk of thunderstorms accompanied by hailmarking the end of thescorching episode which has touched the capital for ten days. This meteorological degradation is explained by the arrival of a cold drop Coming from the Atlantic which will cross France between Tuesday and Thursday.

A degradation linked to the end of the heat wave

The heat wave that we have been undergoing for ten days is about to end. And as often in this type of situation, thunderstorms sometimes strong and locally accompanied by hail will mark the end of this episode. This typical end -of -summer meteorological situation causes a striking contrast between the hot air on the surface and the cold altitude, creating the ideal conditions for the formation of violent thunderstorms accompanied by falls of hail sometimes important.

The cold drop At altitude, a well -known phenomenon of meteorologists, will appear in the south of Ireland and will cross France between Tuesday and Thursday. This type of meteorological system is often synonymous with chaos, making forecasts difficult due to the anarchic formation of thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms that start with the southwest

The first storms are expected on Tuesday morning in the southwest of France before gradually spreading east and the north, thus affecting the Paris region in the afternoon. Of the hail could be observed in the Mediterranean regions, as well as on the Rhône-Alpes region and Burgundy. Île-de-France is not spared from this risk of solid precipitation which could damage vehicles and cultures.

THE storms The most intense are planned during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, with a particularly marked activity in several French regions. The Paris region could experience gusts of wind exceeding 80 km/h, even 100 km/h locally, accompanied by intense rains and a sustained electrical activity. Falls of hailalthough with a diameter that should remain modest, could fall into large quantities, especially in Paris and the small crown.

A sudden drop in temperatures

Beyond stormy phenomena, this degradation will be accompanied by a radical drop in temperatures. The stormy area will lead to a sharp drop in temperatures, up to 10 ° C in 24 hours in the northern regions between Tuesday and Wednesday. A relief for Parisians who have been undergoing temperatures exceeding 35 ° C in the capital for several days.

This chaotic weather situation requires special vigilance on the part of Ile -de -France residents. Météo France recommends not to park under an isolated tree, to avoid manipulating any electricity driver and not to use your vehicle in the event of an intense thunderstorm. In case of falls hailit is also advisable to protect parking vehicles and avoid traveling on foot. If you absolutely have to circulate, ride in step and never engage on a submerged road.

Public transport could also be disrupted, particularly on the Transilian network which serves the Parisian suburbs. It is advisable to regularly consult information from Météo-France and SNCF Connect before any trip.

Near the Châtelet and Place Saint-Michel, areas particularly frequented by tourists, the authorities recommend that they can take shelter in metro stations or hard buildings from the first signs of storm or falls hail. The terraces of Parisian cafes and restaurants could also be forced to close temporarily to protect customers. The storm episode should gradually fade in the night from Wednesday to Thursday, giving way to a quieter weather and more bearable temperatures for the weekend.

Météo France regularly updates its forecasts; It is therefore advisable to consult the latest data on its site or mobile application to follow the evolution of the situation.