The summer of 2025 is not yet finished, and the weather really wants to remind us. After a first scorching episode at the end of June which has marked the spirits, a new heat wave could reach France in the coming days. According to Météo-France forecasts, a heat wave should reach us from August 5.
Southwest in the foreground
In its latest bulletin, the weather chain speaks of a “hot air mass” which should touch the “large southern half” of the country from August 5 or 6. Based on these observations, meteorologists assure that the Southwest should be the most affected region.
In the pink city, 35 ° C are expected this Wednesday, August 6. Bordeaux should also be affected, with 34 ° C in the city of wine. A little less impacted, in Lyon and Marseille, Mercury should not exceed 31 ° C.
Also according to forecasts for the weather channel “Temperatures will gain between 5 and 8 ° C on average compared to the previous week”. Concretely, the mercury should reach “Steps at 36 or 37 ° C are possible in the Southwest. »»
What to do to fight against the heat wave
For the time being No one knows when this scorching episode ends. So to protect yourself in the best way, the recommendations are always the same. The best is to open your home at night and early in the morning, when the outside temperature is the coolest.
At the height of the day, conversely, you have to think about closing your shutters and immersing yourself in darkness. The sun’s rays could warm your home in a few hours and transform it into a furnace. In the heat wave, hydration becomes a worrying subject.
Look for freshness
You have to think about drinking, a lot, to avoid dehydrating and having heat related health problems. To allow the human body to maintain its body temperature, it is also advisable to limit physical activity as much as possible.
If you have air conditioning or a fan, you can use it to stir the air and thus cool your accommodation. A good tip, which is more aesthetic, to protect yourself against hot weather, is to “vegetate”. Adding plants to your home or apartment can make you lose precious degrees thanks to evapotranspiration. This natural phenomenon allows plants to create islets of freshness.
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