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Heatwave: Seventh Department on Orange Alert from Noon

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A seventh French department, Alpes-Maritimes, is placed on orange heatwave alert starting at noon.
  • The affected region is experiencing a regression of very hot air towards the Mediterranean, with high overnight temperatures expected.
  • Afternoon temperatures could reach 39-40°C in some inland areas, with the heat expected to persist and slowly diminish.

The Alpes-Maritimes department is now under an orange heatwave alert, joining six other departments in southeastern France. This alert, effective from noon, signifies a significant heatwave impacting the Mediterranean region.

the very hot air mass that had been stagnating over the country for several days is regressing towards the Southeast, under the influence of a thunderstorm and the arrival of cooler air behind it.

— Météo-FranceThis quote explains the meteorological reason behind the shifting heatwave conditions.

Météo-France reports that a very hot air mass, which had been stagnant over the country, is now moving southeast. This shift is influenced by an approaching thunderstorm and cooler air. Despite the general regression of extreme heat towards the Mediterranean coast, the surrounding areas will still experience high overnight minimum temperatures, ranging between 22°C and 26°C.

on the Mediterranean perimeter, overnight minimums will still be between 22°C and 26°C.

— Météo-FranceThis quote highlights the persistent high overnight temperatures expected in the region.

Afternoon temperatures are expected to be similar to the previous day, with potential increases in the inland Var and Alpes-Maritimes departments. Forecasts suggest temperatures could reach 39°C to 40°C in these areas. These intense heat conditions are predicted to continue for the following days, though they are expected to gradually lessen.

afternoon temperatures will be similar to those of Friday, or even increase in the interior of the Var and Alpes-Maritimes, where 39°C to 40°C could be reached.

— Météo-FranceThis quote details the expected afternoon high temperatures and potential for extreme heat in specific inland areas.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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