France is currently undergoing a heat wave like no other who leaves practically no marble department. This heat wave, launched the Sunday June 28pushed Météo-France to be placed 73 departments in vigilance orange. While the country is preparing to face extreme temperatures, the effects on the daily life of the French are felt, whether on infrastructure or on public health.
Nuits not stung from the Hannetons
The nights this month of June beat records in several French regions. HAS Boxes In the Pyrénées-Orientales, the thermometer has climbed to 28 °Cwhile Cagnano In Haute-Corse, he displayed 27,3 °C. Other cities like Visan in Vaucluse and Perpignan noted about 26,6 °Cwith Pujaut in the Gard at 26,1 °C and Narbonne in the Aude at 25,9 °C. These figures are clear how serious the night situation is.
Forecasts for Monday June 29 and Tuesday June: it really heats up
The day of Monday, June 29, is still promising as scorching with a heat peak planned in the south of France. Even in the southern two-thirds of the country, including in Île-de-France, we expect to see high temperatures exceed the mark of 35 °C. Even the regions close to the round are not spared, with temperatures surrounding the 30 °C. Faced with these difficult conditions, several municipalities have decided to temporarily close their schools to protect children and staff.
Tuesday, June 30, promises to be potentially as one of the most scorched days ever recorded in France, with a thermal index provided between 28 and 28.3 ° Cbordering on the historic records of August 5, 2003 and July 25, 2019. The nights will remain so hot, especially in Île-de-France where it is expected that temperatures do not descend below 20 °C.
Wednesday July 1: The heat is good
The heat wave will extend north and northeast on Wednesday, July 1. The regions between south of Champagne and Alsace, as well as the Paris region, will be able to expect temperatures that are always high between 38 and 40 ° C. However, a slight refreshment is expected by the Channel and on the Atlantic facade, thanks to the arrival of violent thunderstorms scheduled for Thursday.
Thursday: the sky is unleashed and the temperature drops
Thursday, July 2, should mark a turn with a stormy disruption which will affect a large part of France. In the majority of the country, we should then see a significant drop in temperatures, with, for example, 25 °C in Paris. Nevertheless, certain areas, such as Montpellier, will continue to undergo heat with temperatures that can reach 35 °C.
Friday: a little freshness comes back?
Friday, July 3, will gradually see a return to more moderate temperatures in most of the country, except in the south where the heat will remain tenacious. In the rest of France, the thermometers would oscillate between 22 ° C and 27 ° Cfinally bringing a respite after this trying period.
