The current heat wave since Friday August 8 extended to the country’s southern half Sundaywith more than 40 departments placed in orange heat wave By Météo-France, from the Pyrénées-Atlantiques to the Jura and the Charente-Maritime in the Alpes-Maritimes.
The thermometer should climb “frequently” Up to 40 ° C, even them “exceed” in Hérault, Var or south of the departments of Ardèche and Drômewarned Météo-France.
The hottest of the day, 42 ° C are also expected in Alès (Gard) and 41 ° C in Montpellierwith points at 39 ° C in Bordeaux and Toulouse in the afternoon.
This is the second heat wave to touch the country this year after the episode from June 19 to July 4, and The 51st recorded since 1947.
It requires “Particular vigilance especially for sensitive or exposed people”said Météo-France.
Firefighters are trying to turn off the gigantic fire embers in Aude on August 9, 2025 in Albas.Photo AFP.
Heat wave “between Monday and Tuesday”
From Sunday noon, More than half of France will be placed in orange alert according to the latest forecasting bulletinthe addition of Deux-Sèvres, Vienne, Creuse and Haute-Corse bringing the number of departments concerned to 46.
Only Corsica-du-Sud is announced in yellow in the southern half of the country.
“The peak is expected between Monday and Tuesday” For this heat wave, Who “should last until next weekend”provides Météo-France.
According to Météo-France who observes “An acceleration of the occurrence of heat waves” linked to climate changethe country has only known two summers without this type of episode in the past 16 years.
The Institute has parallel classified Vaucluse at risk “Very high” For fires on Sunday.
Ten departments around the Mediterranean and its hinterland, and five others from the center-west, are in danger “pupil”.