Metropolitan France is faced with a new heat wave, which began on August 8, 2025. 17 departments are placed in orange vigilance this Saturday from 12 noon. Here is what to expect for this episode of scorching heat.
A new heat wave started in France on Friday August 8, 2025. 17 departments are placed on orange alert from this Saturday, August 9 at noon. Temperatures could reach 41 ° C this Sunday. “” The heat already present in the south of the country will continue to intensify, bringing a scorching heat over the southern half and a level of danger of high forest fires “Indicates Météo-France.
The Southwest is particularly concerned by this episode of strong heat. The region should experience a gradual increase in temperatures in the coming days: up to 40 ° C locally this Saturday; Pointes at 41 ° C scheduled for Sunday.
The situation will not be milder at the start of the next week. Indeed, ” Under the influence of an ex-tropical tempête ‘Dexter’, the rise in an extremely hot air mass on a large part of the country is confirmed on Monday “, Météo-France. According to the French meteorology department, ” Monday, August 11, could be the warmest nationwide ». Some meteorology specialists are even temperatures up to 43 ° C in forecasts for Monday.
Vegetation, forests and animals are at risk
Due to the drought of the departments located around the Mediterranean, the danger of forest fires is therefore real, while the Aude has already been faced with an impressive fire, even visible from space, August 5 and the following days.
Vegetation and animals could suffer due to the intensity of this new heat wave. “” Monday forecasts remain unanimous and alarming on all models. With raw temperatures from 40 to 44 ° C on large regions, we will greatly exceed the tolerance thresholds of all plants and animals present “, Comments on X Serge Zaka, doctor of agroclimatology.
The precautions to face this episode of strong heat in France
To face this intense heat, it is recommended to hydrate yourself correctly and enough, to ventilate your accommodation at the right time and to adapt your diet. During this period of long holidays and therefore of trips, it is advisable to stay cool as much as possible.
The SNCF has also canceled trains this weekend due to the hot weather-here is how to know if your train circulates or not.
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