Big temperature drop across France and 25,000 lightning strikes Ferry and train delays and cancellations as Storm Pierrick brings winds of 120 km/h to Normandy for second consecutive day
Storm Pierrick hits France in week of alternating cold and warm spells Several departments are facing alerts with gales of up to 130km/h expected in Brittany
France鈥檚 state weather forecasters on strike over automation errors Workers are also protesting at staffing cutbacks. They say their weather warnings save lives and the service should not be reduced
news What action is advised with different M茅t茅o France weather warnings The weather warning system has been in place since 2001 and is intended for the public as well as professionals who may need to be kept aware of bad weather
Ferries, trains: what is known about violent storm set to hit France Winds of up to 150 km/h are expected with the north-west particularly impacted
Storm alert level heightened in south west France Nine departments placed on tier-three orange warning from Monday evening
How long will northern France鈥檚 colder 鈥榓utumn-like鈥� weather last? Forecasters are today (August 1) warning of winds of up to 100km/h in the west
Can Mouthe claim to be the coldest place in France? Discover the temperature-driven rivalries between Mouthe and neighbouring villages in this frostbitten part of Doubs, France, where wolves threaten farmers鈥� livelihoods
Photos: Tennis ball-size hailstones as violent storms lash France More than 40,000 lightning strikes or flashes were recorded on Tuesday
High winds, hail and heavy rain: France鈥檚 south-west braced for storms Weather warnings have been issued for a dozen-and-a-half departments
Storm alerts for more than half of France as unsettled weather returns The north is set to see storms and heavy rain
Storm warnings as France鈥檚 sunny spell set to be interrupted The weather is expected to worsen on Thursday and remain unsettled into the weekend
Storm before the calm: France on weather alert ahead of sunny weekend More severe conditions are expected on Thursday before clear skies sweep in for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Storm warnings raised to second-highest level in central France It comes after storms, heavy rain and high winds hit the country on Tuesday
Watch: Floods hit Paris and Toulouse as fresh storms sweep in Metro stations were closed and streets flooded as heavy rain hit on Sunday. More downpours are expected on Monday
Storm alerts for all of southern France for Monday and Tuesday The weather in the south is expected to remain unstable this week, with the north-west set for further sunny spells
France storm warnings continue: tips on how to secure your property Much of France is on alert for bad weather on Thursday and Friday. Unsettled conditions are set to persist into the weekend
France鈥檚 sunny weather is not expected to last very long this week Rain and storms are set to sweep in over the weekend, says forecaster M茅t茅o France
Warmer summer? M茅t茅o France gives three-month weather trends outlook The outlook of likely weather trends has predicted the next three months in France will be 鈥榟otter than normal鈥�
French weather extremes continue with 15C gap between north and south Temperatures near the Belgian border are set to hover around 10C, while in the south-west they could hit 25C
Winds of up to 120km/h as northern France put on alert over storms Three departments have been put on the second-highest orange alert as Storm Noa sweeps in. Several ferry crossings have been cancelled
March rain not enough to make up for France鈥檚 record winter drought Rainfall is around 10% below the September-March average, said M茅t茅o France
March records beaten as temperatures hit 30C in south-west France Dax, in the Landes department, registered its highest March temperature, beating a record that had stood since 1990
High wind warnings increased over storms in northern France Two departments are now on the second-highest alert level with gusts of up to 130km/h forecast
Most of northern France is on alert for storms and high winds Gusts of up to 120km/h are being forecast in some areas
Erratic weather as France's south-west set to go from frost to 28掳C But the hot weather spell is set to be brief and isolated before rain and wind sweep in
Large areas of France placed on alert over storms and strong winds Northern France and eastern parts of the country are set to be worst affected
Warm weather, drought and fires: why it may feel like summer in France Higher-than-normal temperatures and the impact of a record winter dry spell make it feel more like August than March
Large swathe of France on high alert for storms on Monday M茅t茅o France has issued the second-most severe weather warning to 28 departments
Watch: Villagers record 鈥榓lmost apocalyptic tornado鈥� in central France The 鈥榯ornado鈥� in Pontarion, Creuse, came as much of France was on alert for high winds, especially in coastal areas
Nearly all of France on alert for strong winds Gusts could reach up to 100 km/h and coastal departments have been warned over flooding from the sea
Two more departments on drought alert after France鈥檚 record dry period Dr么me and Ard猫che have been particularly affected by a lack of rainfall over the winter
Northern France on alert for snow, ice and high winds on Wednesday Nord and Pas-de-Calais are expected to be worst hit as France鈥檚 record-breaking dry period comes to an end
France set for heavy rain as record-breaking dry period ends Some parts of the country may even see snow, and rain will be strongest in east and south-west
Orange skies return as Sahara sand dust blown across south west France The phenomenon will affect the Pyrenees and much of Occitanie. Rain is also expected meaning the sand particles will fall with it in some areas
10 departments in south-west France on alert for snow, ice and floods Up to 10cms of snow is expected in some areas
High winds, heavy rain, snow: Most of France placed on weather alert Some 24 hours on from Storm G茅rard, a new low-pressure system is circulating
Storm G茅rard: 90,000 homes in France without power, travel disrupted Gusts of 158km/h were recorded in Brittany and three departments are still on orange alert
Flooding and strong wind alerts for north and northwestern France Weather warnings have been issued by M茅t茅o France and will last until later tonight
Almost half of France under alert for strong winds, storms and snow Wind gusts of 141km/h have already been detected in recent hours
Heavy rain and flooding alerts for eastern France ahead of Christmas Savoie and Haute-Savoie are under an orange warning, while much of northern France are on yellow alerts for strong winds. What will Christmas weekend look like?
Icy rain alerts for Brittany, warm weather generally on way in France One city has seen a 17C increase in temperature in 24 hours
French weather update: snow to stop overnight, alerts downgraded Some 38 departments remain under a yellow weather warning
More snow and ice warnings for France as lows of up to -10C predicted There are seven departments under orange weather alerts and several local authorities have triggered 鈥榚xtreme cold鈥� measures in response
Temperature to drop to -3C in parts of France this week The weather is expected to be colder than the seasonal average, especially in the north
Alert as storms headed for south-east and north-west France Warnings are in place across the country for high winds and stormy weather
Winds of up to 140km/h: Stormy episode to hit west France tomorrow This follows another episode of strong winds that affected northwestern France on Monday
Another storm warning in south and shooting stars over France tonight Dr么me is under an orange alert for heavy rain and flooding. Despite the stormy weather, temperatures are expected to remain warm
Orange skies on way again as winds bring Saharan sand to France The dust-filled clouds can result in a layer of sand settling over cars and houses, especially if it rains
South-east France still under storm alerts after unsettled night Gard and H茅rault saw up to 100mm of rain over an hour last night, and 鈥� along with nine other departments 鈥� will see more storms today
Storm alerts for 27 central, eastern and southern French departments Gard and H茅rault are also under an orange warning for heavy rain and potential flash floods
Orange storm alerts issued in south-east France ahead of heavy rain Dr么me and Ard猫che are expected to see up to 60mm of rain fall over an hour this afternoon. Conditions should improve as evening arrives
26 French departments on orange heat warning as temperatures peak Southern regions could see highs of 40C today, but this spell is not expected to last as long as this year鈥檚 previous heatwaves
Five French departments on heatwave alert as high temperatures return How hot is it expected to be and for how long?
Heatwave, hail and storm alerts for 21 departments in east France Temperatures could reach close to 40C in some parts while violent storms and hail are forecast for other areas
Heatwave: Record temperatures expected in France tomorrow The current hot weather is forecast to peak tomorrow (Monday, July 18), with the southwest and western side of the country set to be most affected
Heatwave in France: Where will it be hottest today? Temperatures of up to 38C are expected in some areas. We share tips on how to manage the heat and what rights workers have during such intense weather
France鈥檚 official average temperature rises by 0.4C after review The new figure from M茅t茅o France come as storms are set to hit south-east France, following a week of hailstone damage across the country
Update: south west to north east France on alert for 鈥榲iolent鈥� storms Cher, Corr猫ze, Creuse, Dordogne, Lot and Haute-Vienne have been added to an earlier alert. Hail, rain and wind is expected to last into the night
52 French departments are now on orange alert for storms and heatwave M茅t茅o France have issued an orange heatwave alert for 31 departments and 33 for storms
Explainer: France鈥檚 鈥榟eatwave plan鈥� and how it may affect residents A colour-coded 鈥榩lan canicule鈥� is launched every summer to help people manage the effects of high temperatures
How hot will France鈥檚 heatwave be and how long will it last? Temperatures of above 30C are expected across the whole country. Some areas may be placed on red heatwave alert
Temperatures of up to 34C expected today in France Today and tomorrow are forecast to be the hottest days of the week as May continues to be exceptionally warm and dry
Temperatures to climb once again in France, breaking seasonal records Predictions that historic highs for May could be exceeded this week will likely come true, as a heat dome brings temperatures of 30-34掳C
Mudslides and 28,000 lightning strikes as storms hit northwest France Thousands of homes are still without power and a Normandy children鈥檚 home was set alight by lightning. Other areas are now on storm alert
Storm alert: Six departments on orange for hail, rain, and 100k/h wind Seine-Maritime, Eure, Calvados, Manche, Orne and Sarthe are on M茅t茅o France alert
First heat wave of year headed for France next week and set to linger Temperatures could reach 35掳C in the south west, and the heat should last for at least a week, worsening the situation for France鈥檚 already dry soils
36 departments in south and east France on alert for storms today The stormy weather is set to begin this afternoon and last into the night
More Saharan sand to cover much of France today A new cloud of the desert particles is to spread from the southwest to Brittany with muddy rain 鈥榙eposits鈥� expected
Water restrictions begin in several areas of France after dry winter Western and southeastern regions in particular are seeing a significant water deficit
Heavy rain, snow, 100km/h winds: Storm Diego hits France The inclement weather conditions are set to begin today (April 7), worsen tomorrow and last into the early hours of Saturday
Record cold spell: France fears crop damage, but spring to return Winemakers fear that record-breaking freezing temperatures over the weekend may have caused damage to vines
Snow and ice: 22 French departments placed on orange alert The snowfall began last night in northern France and will spread throughout the country today and tomorrow
Nord and Pas-de-Calais on orange weather alerts for snow and ice Three to five centimetres of snow is expected overnight. The orange alert may later be extended to other northwestern departments
Helicopters, lanterns: French farmers prepare to beat the freeze Farms in northern France could lose their harvest if temperatures drop as low as -3掳C or -4掳C, so preemptive measures need to be taken
