The heat wave that has extended since Friday over the southern half of France, has to last “at least” until August 15, according to Alix Roumagnac.
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The heat wave currently observed in France is “Really an exceptional sequence, whether by its extent or by its duration”declares Alix Roumagnac, president of Predict Services, a “risk” subsidiary of Météo France, on Franceinfo Monday August 11.
The heat wave that has extended since Friday over the southern half of France, must last “at least” Until the weekend of August 15. It is “Really an exceptional sequence”observes Alix Roumagnac. At the start of the week, “It is a large part of the southwest in which temperatures will exceed 42, even 43 degrees”.
The cause of this “Heat dome” in the process of “Cover a good part of France and western Europe” comes from a “Former tropical depression, Dexter, which is on the Atlantic which is a heat pump which brings up very hot air from North Africa and Spainexplains Alix Roumagnac. An unfortunately classic scenario now. “
This Monday, twelve departments of the Southwest, from Charente-Maritime to Aude, were placed in a heat “heat wave” by Météo France. 41 departments are on orange alert. These two vigilances were extended to Tuesday.
Need advice against heat? The Tigure Towling Info Service “number to protect and protect those around you” is available on 0 800 06 66 66 (free call between 9 am and 7 pm). These tips are also available on the ministry’s website.
