Autumn weather begins in France

Rain and strong wind are expected to impact France as autumn begins, according to a report from MeteoNews. A severe Mediterranean weather episode is currently affecting the country between Monday and Tuesday, with frequent disturbances expected to continue throughout the week.

Heavy rainfall forecast in southern regions

Stéphane Nedeljkovitch of MeteoNews warned that nearly 100 to 200 millimeters of rain are expected to fall between the Cévennes, Languedoc, Provence, and the Var, with locally up to 300 millimeters of rain possible. This level of rainfall is significant and can lead to flooding in low-lying areas.

Rain expected to continue through the week

For the rest of the week, a series of rainy disturbances are expected to affect all of France, with rainfall amounts typically between 30 and 60 millimeters, though higher amounts are possible in some areas. This rainfall is expected to help recharge aquifers and benefit dried soils, providing some relief to agricultural regions.

Strong winds anticipated by Friday

A strong wind is anticipated on Friday due to the deepening of a depression over the near Atlantic. Gusts could reach up to 90 km/h across much of the northern half of the country, with higher speeds of 120 to 130 km/h along the Atlantic coast. Off the coast of Brittany, wind speeds could reach 160 to 170 km/h at sea, posing a risk to maritime activities.

Turbulent weather continues into the weekend

The weekend is expected to be turbulent, with continued rain and wind across the country, and temperatures remaining close to normal. According to MeteoNews, autumn is now clearly underway, marking a shift in weather patterns as the season progresses.