Violent wind, heavy rain and hail: the Rhône placed on orange alert for storms – Lyon Mag

Already placed on orange alert for high temperatures, the Rhône is now on orange alert for thunderstorms. According to Météo France, a fairly brief stormy episode should affect the Rhône, eastern Loire, Ain and northern Isère. These storms will be accompanied by strong gusts of wind, which can reach 100 km/h, heavy rain and hail. The situation will be calmer in the evening. The City of Lyon warns that the parks may be evacuated and then closed if the weather forecast is confirmed. This disturbance will occur when maximum temperatures reach 35 degrees in the Rhône. During the night from Wednesday to Thursday, the mercury will average 24 degrees. It will be hot again on Thursday, with 31 degrees posted in the metropolis of Lyon. But the furnace effect should finally dissipate. X