A yellow alert for thunderstorm risks has been issued by Météo-France for the Loire-Atlantique department, effective from Tuesday, October 6, at 4 p.m., through Wednesday, October 7, at 6 a.m. The alert was shared by the prefect of the Pays de la Loire and Loire-Atlantique regions on the social media platform X, advising residents to be cautious if participating in activities that could be affected by weather-related dangers. People are encouraged to check with local authorities and Météo-France for further updates. A yellow alert means that while the weather conditions are typical for the region, they can occasionally pose local risks. These may include strong winds, such as the mistral, summer thunderstorms, high waves, or rising water levels. Météo-France is advising people in the affected areas to avoid trees and bodies of water, seek shelter in sturdy buildings, stay informed about the weather, avoid unnecessary travel, and refrain from using telephones or electrical devices during the storm. The yellow alert for thunderstorms affects the entire western coast of France, stretching from the four Breton departments—Finistère, Morbihan, Côtes-d'Armor, and Ille-et-Vilaine—to the Pyrénées departments. In addition, the Gard and Hérault departments have been placed under an orange alert, which indicates a higher level of risk, starting at 10 p.m. on Tuesday. An orange alert suggests that the weather conditions are more severe and could lead to significant disruptions or danger.