France sees dozens of tornadoes a year: Are any as strong as those in the US? Many areas of the country are prone to tornadoes, but few cause damage, injury or death
Power cuts, fallen trees, one dead: Storm Darragh leaves trail of damage across France Plane diverts to Spain after shaky landing attempt at Toulouse. Many areas remain on alert
Warning after Briton rescued from high tide in Brittany The 45-year-old man had to be airlifted to hospital, prompting authorities to issue a warning
news Spectacular photos of storm ‘red sprites’ in France The phenomenon occurs above storms and is rarely seen by the naked eye
Cool week ahead for France after temperatures drop, frosts expected Powerful winds will drop temperatures throughout the week, as Storm Renata batters the north
Two drown after being swept into sea by waves in Normandy The 73-year-olds were fishing along the coast. A third woman was seriously injured
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
Month of rain set to fall in southern France and snow at low levels Heavy ‘cévenol’ storms have already hit coastal areas with gales of 120 km/h
Crisis level for drought already in place in areas of south of France Restrictions already place limits on filling pools and cleaning cars
South of France braces for severe storms, metre of snow in Pyrénées Heavy rain will sweep across many southern departments but temperatures will be largely unaffected
Storm death toll rises in France as hunters find body of man in south Rescuers believe it is the body of missing hydro plant worker. It brings the number of fatal casualties from weekend weather to seven
Mini tornado lifts up car and flips it over in south-west France It covered 500m before it dissipated
One death and thousands without electricity after storms in France Rain is forecast throughout weekend as storm Louis continues its course
Heavy rain set to batter south-west before a cold spell across France More than 100mm of rain to fall in some areas due to Atlantic storms with Bordeaux set to particularly affected
France’s ‘catastrophe naturelle’ insurance system: how to claim This specific compensation covers serious weather events such as earthquakes, floods and landslides and can only come after a government decree
Worker dies and widespread damage in France from weekend storms Train delays and up to 100,000 people still without power in the north and west
West France faces flood alerts: weather outlook for week Calm will follow storm although showers are expected in latter half of week for most
Advice if home in France is damaged in storm - and what about cars? We look at what damage you can claim for and how long you have to make a claim
Update on Storm Ciaran in France - and new storm on way More alerts are in place as a new storm is set to arrive on Saturday in the Atlantic
Two killed and 1,300 homes evacuated as storm Ciaran hits France Winds of almost 200 km/h battered Brittany. People are still advised to stay home in many areas and a millions homes have lost power
Will storms continue to batter France into the weekend? New alerts have been raised and this time also for the south
SEE: Dramatic scenes of storm Ciaran battering north-west France A crane is split in two, waves pummel coastal barriers and lightning strikes cut electricity
Warning to stay home as red storm alerts raised in France [Updated 16:30 November 1] Winds of up to 170km/h to strike Brittany and Normandy on Wednesday night and Thursday morning
Storms in France: Insurers advise action to limit damage to home They also recommend checking contracts to see you have the appropriate cover
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
VIDEO: Tornado uproots trees in small town in southern France ‘I’ve never seen anything like it,’ said one resident as brief but violent storm leaves roads blocked and roofs destroyed in the Gard department
Woman dies as weekend storms batter France: warnings continue Worst of Storm Céline is over but several departments could see alerts continue into Tuesday
Heavy storms from Thursday: weekly weather outlook for France Low-pressure system forecast to bring several days of intense rain to many areas
Most of western France facing alert for storms Warnings for storms, flooding, rain, and high winds have all been raised. Some continue into the weekend
Weather alerts continued in France today with schools and roads closed One department faced a red alert warning overnight, 66 departments nationwide are still on yellow alert
SEE: Damage in south-east after storms lash coastal areas and inland Rivers burst banks as rains fall faster than storm Alex in 2020 when 11 people died
Floods, storms, rain: most of France on weather alerts Warnings set to heighten overnight in south-east with red alert coming into force
Heavy rain and flood alerts increase in southern France Wind, flood, and storm warnings are also in place and the north-west is also facing storms
Big temperature drop of up to 12C on way for Saturday in France Autumn weather - with rain - is finally set to arrive for most of country
South of France areas hit by storms declared natural disaster zones Dozens of areas were listed in relation to possible damage caused in September
Weather alerts are raised a level as storms multiply across France Four departments now face heightened warnings, with most of France on alert for a combination of storms, winds and heavy rainfall throughout the day
Flood and rain alerts issued for parts of southern France Two departments facing tier-three orange warnings, most of country facing some form of alert
ALERT: Violent storms to hit France tonight, tornado seen in Normandy The bad weather will move north-eastward from Aquitaine to Normandy before heading east on Monday. Residents are advised to be on high alert.
ALERT: Storm and flood warnings for three departments in France Up to 60 mm of rain is forecast per hour for parts of Ardèche, Drôme and Isère
Photos: giant hail, floods, a tornado in Normandy as storms hit France Dramatic scenes have been shared from the downpours where up to 20 cm fell in a day
What to do (and not do) during heavy rain and flood alerts in France The French government has instructions to help people stay safe
Flood and heavy rain alerts for parts of south of France on Saturday Two departments will be placed on tier-three orange warning overnight for heavy rain and floods
Hot weather set to return to France this week Warm Mediterranean winds will see temperatures reach up to 30C once the storms disappear
Storm alert level heightened in south west France Nine departments placed on tier-three orange warning from Monday evening
Heatwave alerts spread across west and north France, records tumble Over 40 departments including many unaffected by August’s heatwave now face warnings
Storm warnings issued for Friday night for south west France 18 departments will be affected with thunderstorms and strong winds expected
Big temperature drop: weather outlook for start of the week in France Storms have now cleared the heatwave and standard summer weather is expected to return shortly but with high winds in places
Storms, heat, hail: What is weekend weather outlook for France? Alerts are continuing - but diminishing
Pics: giant hailstones batter French village, two people injured Homes and vehicles damaged as hail tears through roofs and smashes greenhouse windows
Heatwave continues in France but storms arrive sparking new alerts Hundreds more heat records broken on Wednesday and many red level warnings still in place
South-west France set for 10C temperature drop, what about elsewhere? The fall is expected to come over just 24 hours in some areas. It is to early to predict yet whether heatwaves will return in September
France hot spell: what is the outlook on how long it will last Most aread of country affected with temperatures only dropping after storms
Photos: Floods in southwest France after two months’ rainfall in day Flash flooding closed roads and entered shops as up to 150mm fell in just two hours
Sun, storms and heatwaves: Weather outlook for France this weekend Heavy rain is expected to hit the north-east on Saturday, while heatwave alerts have been issued for five departments in the southern half of France
Heavy rain, hail, high winds: France’s south-west put on storms alert Winds of 100 km/h are set to hit on Thursday evening
France sends first emergency weather alerts: how do warnings work? The system was used for the first time in relation to the weather when violent storms lashed parts of France last week
Heatwave-hit France braces for violent storms, hail and 120km/h winds Twenty-six departments have been issued with an orange warning for storms on Tuesday, the second-highest alert level
Storm warnings raised to second-highest level for south-west France Heavy rain, wind gusts of 100 km/h and hail are forecast
High winds, hail and heavy rain: France’s 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’s sunny spell set to be interrupted The weather is expected to worsen on Thursday and remain unsettled into the weekend
Man dies in France after being struck by lightning as he left work He was with a group of colleagues and had just opened an umbrella on walking out when it happened
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: High winds and hail batter France as a heatwave hits Corsica Winds of more than 130 km/h were recorded. One person is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a falling tree
More than two-thirds of France on alert over yet more stormy weather Only the north-west and south-east have escaped warnings
Over a dozen French departments on second-highest alert for storms It comes after hail, heavy rain and high winds lashed France on Sunday
Floods, hail and… a tornado? Storms lash large swathes of France The bad weather also saw the Eiffel Tower struck by lightning. It was a dramatic moment one photographer managed to capture
France storms respite only brief as bad weather set to roll in Temperatures could hit as high as 30C on Friday before more unsettled weather arrives on Sunday
Wildfires in northern half of France… as storms and floods hit south More than 200 firefighters continue to tackle a blaze in Vosges, as the clear-up after floods begins in parts of southern France
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
Floods fear as storms alert level increased in southern France Two southern departments, Hérault and Gard, are expected to see the worst of the storms and heavy rain
Storms set to end record-breaking dry spell in northern France Paris, Lille and Nantes have not seen any rain for more than three weeks - the longest dry spell for this time of year since 1949
Storm warnings intensify for south-west as bad weather sweeps in National forecaster Météo France says the storms could bring ‘significant amounts of rain and hail’
Floods and hail hit southern France as stormy spell continues It is in stark contrast to the north of France, which is seeing sustained spells of sunshine
