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Transport disruption and electricity blackouts as storms hit western France
Hundreds of thousands of households were without power on Friday morning, and transport was seriously disrupted, after Storm Austen hit western France.
Storm warnings as 140km/h winds forecast for Brittany
Large parts of Brittany have been placed on an orange weather alert as Storm Austen is predicted to bring winds of up to 140km/h on Thursday evening.
Four dead as storms lash south of France
Local authorities say four people have died, and another was seriously injured, after storms battered the south of the country on Wednesday.
Seven départements in south-east France remain on orange weather alert
Seven départements in south-east France remained on orange weather alert on Tuesday, as heavy rain, flooding and thunderstorms continued to affect the region.
LATEST: Maps of all the water restrictions in place in France this fall
Heading into October, large parts of France are still covered by water restrictions with thousands of households without tap water after a summer of record-breaking drought. Here's the latest.
French water restrictions continue after record-breaking September
September was one of the driest on record, and French forecasters say above-average temperatures could continue into October.
LATEST: Southern France hit by floods with residents urged to stay home
The Hérault and Gard départements of southern France were placed on red alert for the risk of torrential rain and floods on Wednesday morning, with other parts of the region also set for some extreme weather. Residents have been urged to stay home.
Could Saint Malo in 'rainy Brittany' really run out of tap water?
Officials in Brittany have warned that the Saint-Malo area has around 75 days of drinking water left and urged residents to cut back - but with the Route du Rhum set to draw 1.5 million visitors, will there be enough to go round?
Parts of southern France on wildfire alert as temperatures soar again
Three départements in the south of France were placed on red alert on Monday, September 21st, due to a “very high risk of forest fires”, as hot and dry weather continued across southern France.
Heat records in danger as south of France faces sixth heatwave of 2026
September heat records could fall over the weekend in parts of France as temperatures soar again
Summer 2026 was France's 'hottest ever', minister confirms
France experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, marked by heatwaves, drought and massive wildfires, the environment minister said on Thursday.
France to change weather maps to give better warnings of extreme conditions
The French weather forecaster Météo France has announced that it will change its 'yellow-orange-red' system of weather alerts to provide more detailed warnings of extreme weather conditions such as storms, flooding or heatwaves.
Eastern France braced for storms after deluge batters Paris
Seven départements in eastern France remain under the heightened ‘orange alert’ for storms on Friday morning, while much of the rest of the country is on yellow alert.
Northern and central France put on alert for storms and hail showers
Several départements across northern and central France have been placed on orange alert for thunderstorms on Thursday as forecasters warn of a heightened risk of severe weather.
VIDEO: Tornado tears through French village and injures dozens
A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. These images and videos capture the devastation it left in its path.
South-east France on orange alert for thunderstorms
Three départements in southeastern France have been placed on orange alert for thunderstorms as a period of unsettled weather brings an end to the country’s latest heatwave.
Is France's long summer of extreme heat finally over?
Temperatures across most of France fell on Wednesday and for the first time since June no areas were on alert for extreme heat - so is this the end of the scorching summer of 2026?
'47 days without rain' - French drought intensifies
France's drought is intensifying with severe water restrictions and even northern towns like Dunkirk recording weeks without a single drop of rain.
Heatwave could be 'last period of extreme heat in France in 2026'
France is currently in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer - but one weather channel predicts that this will be the last one for 2026.
'Don't sleep naked' - How to get a good night’s sleep in a French heatwave
France's searing heatwaves can also bring with them some hot, sticky and uncomfortable nights - so here are some tips from experts to help you sleep when it's hot.
France enters fifth heatwave with 22 départements on alert
Forecasters on Monday extended orange heatwave alerts to 22 départements in central and south-eastern France, up from 13 on Sunday as the fifth ‘canicule’ of the summer extends its grip on the country.
No respite from scorching summer as France braces for a fifth heatwave
South-east France is still in the grip of the fourth heatwave of the summer – but the rest of the country is due to plough straight into a fifth in a few days, with temperatures expected to top 40C in the south and 35C in the north.
July was France's hottest month on record
July was the hottest month ever recorded in France since measurements began in 1900, surpassing previous records set during the heatwaves of August 2003 and July 2006, the country's weather service said on Tuesday.