Storm alert: after violent storms, this department will be affected again this evening

This week's storms were unusually violent , and were even responsible for the deaths of three octogenarians in the Southwest. The intense rainstorms caused dramatic material damage due to the numerous floods. Homes, crops, roads and shops were seriously damaged, mobilizing the fire brigade and even raising fears of a difficult summer season for shopkeepers in Le Lavandou, anxious about not being able to repair their stalls in time for the arrival of holidaymakers. Some of them confided in Planet about the hell they experienced , between two calls from their insurance.

Politicians support disaster victims

The human and material tragedy caused by the bad weather has prompted a reaction from politicians. François-Noël Buffet, Minister to the Minister of State, Minister of the Interior, traveled to Le Lavandou this Tuesday evening to meet with the victims. Emmanuel Macron , for his part, assured on the social network X that “ the Nation will be there , fraternal and united” for the reconstruction.

Thunderstorms: A return to calm in France?

This weekend should fortunately be calmer. This Thursday, May 22, while scattered rains will affect France here and there (particularly in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Lyon, Montélimar, and Alençon), the rest of the country will experience milder weather, with sunny spells. Expect temperatures of 19 degrees in Paris, 21 in Bordeaux, and 20 degrees in Perpignan.

A department still in the grip of storms

As you saw on Tuesday, May 20, not all regions were equal when it came to bad weather. This Thursday, the reality is confirmed, as one department will still be subject to the ravages of the weather, and will have to fear a storm: the Alpes Maritimes. Indeed, Nice and surrounding areas will have to expect showers from 6 p.m., which will turn into more intense storms from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fortunately, according toMétéo France estimates, this should only be a passing episode. Tomorrow, the Alpes Maritimes can expect mild temperatures, with 18 degrees in the morning and 21 in the evening... And this, without a drop of rain on the horizon! Phew!

You're anxiously staring at your calendar, praying that the rain will spare your seaside getaway. As summer 2025 approaches, weather forecasts predict a hot and unstable season in France. According to Météo-France, temperatures are expected to be above seasonal norms, with anomalies of +1 to +2°C, particularly in the northern half of the country. This increased heat favors the development of thunderstorms, particularly in the southwest and northeast, where heavy rainfall is expected.

June could see heatwaves, with temperatures locally exceeding 35 degrees. In July, the trend towards very hot conditions would persist, accompanied by an increased risk of thunderstorms , particularly in the southwestern regions. As for August, it looks more typical, with temperatures close to normal and an alternation of fine days and thundery showers, especially in the east of the country.

• Forecasts to be taken with a pinch of salt

However, these are only forecasts: weather forecasts are reliable up to about 5 to 7 days. Beyond that, they become more uncertain because the atmosphere is a chaotic system: a small variation today can change everything in about ten days. From 10 days, we tend to talk about trends (for example: warmer or more humid than normal), but without day-to-day precision. In short, after a week, it's best to keep your umbrella handy... just in case!