Heatwave

Floods, fires, and drought: ‘Shock’ France climate change report

The report warns that coastal cities could disappear and major cities could be uninhabitable in summer

All of France on alert for heat danger on anniversary of 2003 tragedy

Weather warnings have been raised for every region with the potential risk to over-75s stressed

Hot weather to return, up to 32C forecast this weekend in France

Heat records will not be broken but all of France will experience summer-like temperatures

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Bordeaux 35C, Pau 34C, Tours 32C: how long will the hot spell last?

Record-breaking weather is particularly affecting the south-west

Hot weekend ahead in France, records set to be broken

The south-west in particular will face temperatures of 10C higher than usual as October begins

Why are temperatures rising again in France: how warm and how long?

Bursts of warm winds are keeping temperatures high throughout the day and could see records broken

Will France's unseasonably warm weather last into October?

Clear skies for large parts of the week will contribute to higher temperatures, although they will fall short of previous predictions

Temperatures up to 32C forecast next week for southern half of France

This could last into October setting new heat records although an official heatwave declaration is unlikely

Hot weather set to return to France this week

Warm Mediterranean winds will see temperatures reach up to 30C once the storms disappear

France sees heatwave warnings elevate for Friday

14 departments including the capital will face tier-three orange alert

Heatwave alerts rise in France, will they continue over the weekend?

Now there are 14 departments on a tier-three orange warning, as forecasts now predict temperatures could remain in place for days

Will France's heatwave last until Sunday as predicted?

More September records broken as there is no sign of the hot weather letting up

Heatwave alerts spread across west and north France, records tumble

Over 40 departments including many unaffected by August’s heatwave now face warnings

Return of hot weather this week in France: how hot and for how long?

Heatwave warnings are already in place in many areas

Heatwaves: France’s housing minister backs grants to help cool homes

The new minister is ‘in favour’ of extending financial aid for projects to cool properties down, taking the lead from France’s overseas territories

Heat records broken across France, up to 43C expected today

19 departments are on red alert as France braces for another day of record temperatures - with the peak coming a little later than first forecast

South France: Heat sparks pollution alert, public transport made free

Motorway speeds are also being limited and some cruiseship stopovers are banned in a bid to reduce air pollution

France heatwave: what to (and not to) eat and drink

Keeping hydrated and eating the right foods can help keep you energised for longer and maintain a better internal body temperature

France heatwave: what does a red alert change for the public?

19 departments will face the highest alert on Wednesday

How to locate free drinking water fountains near you in France

Paris even has some points which offer sparkling water

MAP: See how hot it will be in France today and tomorrow

Heatwave could see more areas reach 42C, after over a dozen record highs were broken yesterday

France heatwave alerts multiply and to turn red, when will it end?

Red level alerts set to come into force Monday evening with a rise in temperatures forecast for midweek

France heatwave tips: How to sleep, keep cool and stay healthy

Regulating your body temperature will help lower the risk of heatstroke and other illnesses

How to keep your house cool in the high heat of the French summer

France’s ecological transition agency has issued some tips

France holds heatwave crisis meeting as hotter temperatures forecast

A ‘heat dome’ is expected to add to the situation next week - we explain

MAP: See what temperatures to expect today and tomorrow in France

Temperatures in the south and the Rhône valley in particular will be extremely high

10 beautiful public swimming pools to cool off in in France

The Piscine Molitor is a breathtaking Art Déco monument, but it is expensive to visit - however there are many public pools across France that are more accessible, and just as beautiful, to cool off in

France heatwave: more areas on official alert, what does this change?

19 departments will be facing a tier-three warning tomorrow. We look at what actions are being taken to protect residents

France hot spell: what is the outlook on how long it will last

Most aread of country affected with temperatures only dropping after storms

This week is set to be hottest of year in France: How hot and where?

Expect the nights to be warm too. We share tips for the home, garden, car, pets and health

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

Most of France on alert for storms before bank holiday

Areas in the south west are on tier-three warnings, while temperatures are forecast to reach up to 38C in the east where heatwave alerts continue

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

Summer is back: Temperatures to climb sharply in the south of France

Forecasters are predicting the mercury could hit 40C on Wednesday

Tourism reversal in France: southerners head north to cool off

We look at problem of ‘over-touristed’ areas and what is being done to help

Heatwave-hit south of France set for respite by the weekend

Experts say the ‘heat dome’ keeping temperatures high will soon shift towards Greece

What is the Foehn effect and how has it intensified France’s heatwave?

The phenomenon is thought to have increased temperatures in Ariège from 17C to 36C in under an hour

Heatwave in France: Do I have to go into the office?

Your employer might encourage home-working, be more flexible with hours or halt physical labour during the hottest part of the day after making a risk assessment

Map: What is the highest temperature recorded in your part of France?

We look at records across the country as the current heatwave continues

Southern France on heatwave alert after temperature records broken

Wednesday could see the mercury hit 40C in Provence, Corsica and Occitanie

Heatwave in southern France set to intensify in coming days

Temperatures could reach around 40C on Tuesday

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

Tips on how to stay cool in France’s heatwave

With temperatures in France approaching 40C, we look at advice on how to stop yourself from overheating

East half of France on heatwave alert with temperatures set to hit 40C

Ten departments have been put on the second-highest heatwave warning

How bad is the drought in France? See restrictions in your department

See the breakdown of the departments under drought warnings, alerts and crisis-level alerts

Home damage, wildfires: How warmer climate is forecast to alter France

Axa Climate has released predictions of how climate change could change France by 2050

Experts predict the likeliest trends for France’s weather this summer

It comes after temperatures in June were confirmed as the second warmest on record since 1900

New housing market blow, key box crackdown: 5 French property updates

Plus millions of French homes ill-equipped for summer heat and Olympic apartments up for sales

New study estimates the deadly impact of France’s summer heat

Nearly 33,000 deaths have been linked to summer heat in France since 2014. Two-thirds were people aged over 75

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

French public health body’s tips for staying hydrated this summer

From consuming coconut water to drinking before you feel thirsty, we share French health advice on how to avoid dehydration

Why are sea temperatures off France’s coasts so abnormally high?

They are between 3C to 5C higher than usual in the Atlantic and Mediterranean for this time of year, say experts

How to raise alarm if you see a pet in distress on your French travels

The advice is part of a government guide aimed at protecting animals from the worst of the summer heat

This is how the French government plans to deal with future heatwaves

From heat alerts via text message alerts to help for vulnerable people, France has issued a 15-step plan to cope with scorching temperatures

French journalists pledge more responsible reporting on climate issues

More than 1,000 journalists and media organisations, including The Connexion, have signed a charter which aims to encourage rigorous reporting on the climate emergency

Get ready for autumn of high-risk violent storms in France

The Mediterranean Sea was up to 6C warmer than usual this summer, making the south of France particularly vulnerable to heavy downpours

Hot spell breaks seasonal temperature records in south-west France

One town in Landes saw highs of 39C yesterday. Storms are now moving in across the country

Temperatures of up to 38C forecast in south France from Sunday

The hot weather is back, at least for a few days, as temperatures rise to potentially record-breaking levels for September

Why some French cheese may begin to taste a bit different

This year’s high temperatures and drought has affected the way in which cows are fed, which has a knock-on impact on the cheese produced

80% of people in France to see 16-29 abnormally hot days each year

The number of extremely hot days will rise to these levels over the next 30 years, with eastern and southern France most severely affected

Summer 2022 has been second hottest since records began in France

The average temperature in France this summer has been 22.67C

Temperatures in France to peak today at 36C, but no heatwave declared

After highs today in the south west, storms are expected in the area tonight before widespread cooler temperatures and rains tomorrow

What’s coming up? The week ahead in France

Temperatures rise once again, a music festival returns after two years of Covid, the government gets to work after its summer break and more

France sets new peak solar power output – but not due to heatwave

The country, however, is still failing by a long way in its targets for renewable energies

Hot weather forecast to return to France next week

Temperatures are expected to top 30C in parts of the southwest from Saturday (August 20)

Are trains in France legally required to have AC during summer months?

The country has faced soaring temperatures this year, which can make train rides extremely uncomfortable if there is no air conditioning

France’s fourth heatwave of the year forecast for this week

Highs of 40C are expected in the south with temperatures peaking around Friday (August 12)

French golf course holes cemented over by climate activists

The protesters are opposed to the at least partial exemption applied to golf courses when other non-essential usages are completely banned

We must prepare homes now for flash floods, says French fire chief

Intense hot weather often leads to storms and heavy rainfall, which causes floods when landing on dry, hard ground

Cooler temperatures and storms replace heatwave in France

Much of northern France is under a yellow storm warning. It is not expected to exceed 32C anywhere in the country today

Incoming storms expected to put an end to France’s latest heatwave

By Monday, there will be thunderstorms in around three quarters of the country

Orange weather alerts persist for western France as heat peaks

There are still 19 departments under orange warnings, and Corsica is on the same level of alert for storms

19 French departments on orange alert as heatwave approaches peak

Western areas are most acutely affected by the heat, which will intensify tomorrow to up to 41C before breaking over the weekend

Western France on orange heatwave alert amid highs of 40C

Temperatures are expected to remain high tomorrow, but stormy weather should bring cooler air over the weekend

Heatwave in France: highs of 38C expected in southern regions today

Gard, Vaucluse, Lot-et-Garonne and Gironde are under an orange alert for high temperatures