France is preparing for a heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 34 °C in the Occitanie region on Tuesday. This surge in heat follows a period of relatively cooler weather, and the National Weather Service, Météo-France, has reported that central France will see temperatures around 32 °C in cities like Limoges and Bourges, while Paris is expected to reach 31 °C. These temperatures are well above the average for this time of year, marking a notable shift in the weather pattern. However, this heatwave is expected to be short-lived. Starting Wednesday, a significant drop in temperatures is forecast across much of France, particularly in the eastern regions, including Orne and Seine-Maritime. By Thursday and Friday, morning temperatures could fall to as low as 14 °C in areas like Meurthe-et-Moselle. According to La Chaîne Météo, the cooling will occur rapidly—within 24 hours—bringing temperatures back to what is considered "seasonal" for this time of year. This transition to cooler conditions is expected to be dry, with no rain returning to the region. Despite the cooling trend, the ongoing drought remains a concern. Weather forecasts indicate that an anticyclonic block—a high-pressure system that can lead to prolonged dry conditions—may persist over France until the end of September. This could continue to strain water resources and impact agriculture. In some areas, temperatures could drop further, with minimums around 12 °C recorded in Laguiole (Aveyron) and Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales). Meanwhile, cities like Montpellier and Perpignan are expected to see temperatures of 27 °C on Thursday and Friday, respectively, while the rest of the country will experience temperatures fluctuating between 17 °C and 22 °C. Looking ahead, Météo-France predicts a slight temperature increase for the weekend, with sunny conditions expected across the country. This suggests that while the heatwave has ended, the weather will remain mild and stable, offering a brief respite from the recent extremes.