Severe Storm Risk Builds over France, Switzerland, Belgium and Western Germany
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Violent Storms and Tornadoes in France. Tens of People Were Injured, Hundreds of Houses Were Damaged
Strong storms, hails and wind gusts over 140 kilometers per hour hit the center and north of France, causing major damage and disrupting traffic. In the south-west of the country, a tornado devastated the village of Pomas, where 39 people were injured, and about 300 homes were damaged. Meteorologists keep alerts and warn that new tornadoes may occur in some areas.
On Thursday 27 August, three departments (the Cantal, the Puy-de-Dôme and the Allier) are placed in orange vigilance at thunderstorms. Météo France fears violent phenomena accompanied by a "moderate" risk of tornado. Three days after the one that ravaged the village of Pomas in the Aude, should we be alarmed at such forecasts in the region?
Météo-France placed forty-four departments in orange watch for violent thunderstorms on Thursday 27 August, against thirty-nine in the morning. The Lot and Aveyron in Occitanie are concerned. Hailstones of two to five...
After the tornado in Pomas on Monday, follow with us the information on the new wave of particularly intense thunderstorms that must cross France on Thursday 27 August 2026
The two Alsatian departments are placed by Météo-France in orange watch at the thunderstorms, starting at 9 p.m. this Thursday, August 27. Strong winds accompanied by numerous precipitation and hail are expected.
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