Bad weather: the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes placed in orange vigilance for violent wind – franceinfo

The expected gusts will reach 100 to 120 km / h on the coast and the most exposed sites of these two departments, Météo France announces.

Posted the 11/15/2021 06:20

Update the 11/15/2021 06:46

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Unusual gusts will affect the departments of Var and Alpes-Maritimes, Monday, November 15, from 12 noon announced Météo France. “The depression is currently near Cap Corse and moves between Corsica and the mainland to position itself at midday on the eastern coast of Var “, assures Météo France.

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As it approaches the Alpes Maritimes and the Var, the wind picks up and then “will suddenly strengthen”, Météo France alert with gusts reaching 100 to 120 km / h on the coast and the most exposed sites of these two departments.

Note in addition on the coast a yellow “wave-submersion” vigilance associated: strong waves can cause submersion by sea packet crossings on exposed or usually vulnerable parts of the coast.

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