Heat wave: The Drôme, the Rhône, the Ardèche and the Haute-Loire will switch to red vigilance on Tuesday noon
Heat Relive with us the evolution of the heat wave in France this Monday, August 21
Four departments are on heat wave red vigilance. — GILE Michel/SIPA Refresh Show highlights only
- On the outskirts of the Rhône valley, the Drôme, the Ardèche, the Rhône and the Haute-Loire are due to switch on Tuesday at midday in the red « given the persistence of the heat wave and the temperatures », explained; the Minister of Ecological Transition Christophe Béchu, visiting Lyon.
- By dawn on Monday, the thermometer was already showing 30 degrees at Perpignan. In the afternoon, the mercury reached 35 degrees at Bordeaux and Marseille, 37 degrees at Lyon, Perpignan and Toulouse, according to Météo-France, with a maximum of 42.4 degrees reached at 3:30 p.m. Vinsobres (Drôme), absolute record for this locality.
- Several forests or mountainous massifs have been prohibited from public access in the South-East to because of the risk of fire, and four prefectures of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region have also triggered the level 1 alert procedure relating to an episode of air pollution at; ozone.
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8:58 p.m.: C is the end of this live. Find all the information on the heat wave on our website 8:53 p.m.: The restart of reactor 2 of the Golfech nuclear power plant delayed
In France the heat wave contributed to delay the restart of reactor 2 of the Golfech nuclear power plant (Tarn-et-Garonne), indicated EDF. The high temperatures could also lead to production restrictions for that of Bugey (Ain).
The activity; plants, which use water from the rivers (or sea, if applicable) for their cooling before rejecting it hotter in the environment, is in fact framed by thresholds of ; heating and flow rate of these watercourses at do not exceed.
8:10 p.m.: The heat elsewhere in Europe
In Switzerland, also on heat wave alert, it was necessary to climb to 5.298 meters in the night from Monday to January. Sunday to measure the zero degree limit. (or isothermal), indicated MeteoSwiss, a record since measurements began in 1954.
Two other neighboring countries, Italy and Spain, are suffocating in the heat: 38 degrees are recorded in Italy. Rome and 37 degrees at Madrid this Monday.
7:31 p.m.: Caution at Mont-Blanc
In Haute-Savoie, the authorities have called Monday at; caution mountaineers wishing to climb Mont Blanc “because of the risk of falling rocks hot weather”.
The region of the Mont-Blanc massif has recorded high temperatures for this end of summer, like Monday 10-11 degrees at the top of the Aiguille du Midi, at 3,842 meters, according to information collected by AFP on site. Vinsobres
By dawn, the thermometer was already showing 30 degrees at Perpignan. In the afternoon, the mercury reached 35 degrees at the end of the day. Bordeaux and Marseille, 37 degrees at Lyon, Perpignan and Toulouse, according to Météo-France, with a maximum of 42.4 degrees reached at 3:30 p.m. Vinsobres (Drôme), absolute record for this locality.
“It’s stuffy, hot and sweaty fast,” Jocelyn Gilard, 20, from Toulouse looking for a job. “In the afternoon, people stay at home rather than hanging out in town. There, I went out to give CVs but if it’s just for a walk, I avoid it.”
6:02 p.m.: Understand everything about the different heat terms
5:41 p.m. ;escape from heat
From Brittany to the northern borders as well as on the Atlantic coast, despite the a slight rise, the heat will remain bearable with lows of 13 to 18 degrees in general, 17 in 22 near the ocean, and highs of 28 at sea. 33 degrees, 22°C 26 near the English Channel.
5:25 p.m.: Rewind
Last July, the average global temperature broke sad records. An article to (re) read right here:
5:16 p.m.: Mountaineers called to caution during the heat wave
The prefecture of Haute-Savoie called mountain lovers àgrave; caution given the weather conditions. The high temperatures cause “risks of falling rocks” on the “Normal Route of Mont-Blanc”.
The Mont-Blanc region has been suffering for several days from the effects of the heat dome which is suffocating a good part of France, with high temperatures for this end of summer. – like for example Monday 10-11°C at the top of the Aiguille du Midi, at 3,842 meters, according to information collected by AFP on the spot.
4:33 p.m.: Vienne, Deux-S`vres and Vendée placed in orange vigilance< p>“The heat wave peak is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday in the center-east of the country, and Wednesday and Thursday in the southwest. Some absolute records are at risk. once again to be beaten, especially on Tuesday towards the Rhône Valley, with 40 to 100. 42 degrees forecast”, specifies Météo-France.
4:29 p.m.: The Rhône, the Drôme, the Ardèche and the Haute- Loire go on red vigilance Tuesday noon
It had been announced by the Minister of Ecological Transition Christophe Béchu. This time it’s official. The four departments most affected by this heat wave will be placed on red alert.
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4:27 p.m .: Will other departments soon be placed on red alert?
In the Monday publication of its latest bulletin, Météo-France does not exclude this possibility. “ The duration and intensity of this episode could require an evolution of vigilance towards a possible aggravation at other departments », specifies the national weather bulletin.
3:57 p.m .: But by the way, what is red vigilance?
“The red alertness level corresponds to the level of alertness. an extreme heat wave, exceptional in terms of its duration, intensity, geographical extension, and has a strong health impact for the entire population and societal impacts (drought, supply drinking water, development or cessation of certain activities, etc.),”, specifies Météo-France.
This heat wave vigilance device has been created in 2004 by Météo-France and the health authorities after the 2003 heat wave. Last year, red vigilance for a heat wave had been triggered in June (14 departments in the south-west) and in July (15 departments on the Atlantic coast).
3:19 p.m .: In the PACA region, eleven massifs closed to the public
This decision has been taken. taken as a precaution because of the high temperatures and the risk of fire.
3:10 p.m.: Remember, in 2003…
Twenty years ago, in early August 2003, heat records fell. In Toulouse, Bordeaux, Limoges or Montauban, the mercury exceeded 40°C on August 4th. It’s summer! the hottest since the establishment of an observation network in France and the deadliest with an estimated 15,000 dead. The heat wave of 2003 remains at the most severe day ever recorded in France, according to M&étéo-France.
2:46 p.m.: Four departments will “toggle” on red alert, announces the executive
Four of the 50 departments placed in orange vigilance by Metéo-France will “toggle” in the red this Monday (Editor's note Tuesday noon in fact), announced; the Minister of Ecological Transition, Christophe Béchu during a visit to Lyons.
The decision taken, according to the Minister “given the persistence of the heat wave and the high temperatures”, targets the departments of Rhône, Drôme, Ardèche and Haute-Loire, according to those around him. Details will be given in the 4 p.m. report from Meteo France.
2:16 p.m.: Dr. Michel Cymes gives us his advice on how to fight the heat
« Il y a des drames tous les ans ! »
Les fortes chaleurs sont un facteur de risque pour la santé. 🌡☀️
👉 Alors que la France subit une hausse des températures, le docteur Michel Cymes nous donne les réflexes à adopter pour vous protéger ainsi que vos proches. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/VN9wVtHewp
— Gouvernement (@gouvernementFR) August 21, 2023
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1:50 p.m. adopt if you come across a homeless person in difficulty
#Canicule | Les personnes #SansAbri sont particulièrement vulnérables. Pour les aider :
✅ Donnez-leur une bouteille d'eau (non ouverte)
✅ Conseillez-leur de se mettre à l'ombre si possible
☎ Appelez le 15 en cas de malaise, forte #fièvre ou propos incohérents. pic.twitter.com/GENGPFmPEd— Ministère des Solidarités (@Solidarite_gouv) August 20, 2023
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1:32 p.m.: 22 heat waves in mé tropole between 2010 and 2022
France, faced with the hottest episode of summer 2023, experiences heat waves at both more frequent and more intense under the effect of climate change, particularly since the beginning of the 21st century. 22 heat waves (abnormally high temperatures on several consecutive days) in mainland France between 2010 and 2022, i.e. more than during the entire second half of the year of the 20th century.
The heat in summer, including outside periods of heat wave (intense heat for at least three days and three nights), caused the death of 30,000 & 35,000 people between 2014 and 2022, according to a study by the Health Agency. public France.
1:18 p.m.: The maximum expected over the next few days
⚠️ 🌡️ Fortes #chaleurs
Températures maxi attendues sur le pays pour les prochains jours ⬇️
🟠#Vigilanceorange #canicule
👉https://t.co/w5OGXbEEhP https://t.co/K0tRcUASja pic.twitter.com/1UV1svS4As— Météo-France (@meteofrance) August 21, 2023
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10:21 a.m.: “There have been 1,500 calls” on the dedicated toll-free number; to the heat wave, assures the Minister of Health
The toll-free number was activated on August 18th. As a reminder, the number: 0800 06 66 66. This number, free from a landline in metropolitan France, is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 7 p.m.
10 a.m.: Some temperature records set by M&étéo-France
📊🌡
➡️ Quelques températures relevées hier #dimanche #20aout :
🔴 Record absolu :
🔻VINSOBRES (Drôme, 346m, ouverte en 1990) : 42.1°C (41.8°C le 28/06/2019)
🔴 Records mensuels :
🔻ST-LAURENTDUPAPE
(Ardèche, 112m, 1950) : 41.2°C (41°C le 13/08/2003)⬇️
— Météo-France (@meteofrance) August 21, 2023
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9:58 am: In Rennes, a shading device to fight against heat islands
Since the beginning of July, colored ribbons have been used. hanging in the main shopping street in the city center. The installation will be subject to an evaluation at the end of summer. Our journalist Camille Allain details this initiative of the town hall right here:
9:51 a.m.: In Paris, 140 parks and gardens open 24 hours a day until September 3
The system put in place by the City at the end of June continues until the beginning of September. In the event of a heat wave, the number of gardens and parks permanently open is increased. The list of open spaces is at find it on the town hall website.
Jusqu'à la rentrée, 140 parcs et jardins restent ouverts 24h/24h pour permettre aux Parisiennes et aux Parisiens de profiter de la fraîcheur du soir et de la nuit.
Il y a forcément un jardin ouvert la nuit près de chez vous : https://t.co/sCIiQ2ZoKg#ParisenÉté pic.twitter.com/9ukMyAJk7B
— Anne Hidalgo (@Anne_Hidalgo) August 20, 2023
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9:39 a.m.: Several departments in the Rhône Valley could go into red alert on Tuesday, announcement the Minister of Health
Drôme, Ardèche, Gard and Vaucluse could be affected.
09:27: The Minister of Health fears new temperature records
Aurélien Rousseau is afraid that the departments of the Rhône Valley will still be overheated on Monday. “ We could reach temperature levels never before measured in France, so we are very concerned, » the former cabinet director of Elisabeth Borne, at the microphone of BFM TV.
09:21 am: Drinking too much water, the false good idea
The consequences of non-alcoholic binge drinking can be disastrous for the body, analyzes our health journalist. Lise Abou Mansour. An article to (re)read right here:
09:12: A deputy; du RN believes that the IPCC “exaggerates”
The deputy of the Thomas Ménagé was this morning the guest; of France Inter. While conceding « that there is a climate change », the elected representative of Loiret then mentioned; data from IPCC experts, who « sometimes tend to exaggerate ». Words that have already driven a torrent of reactions on the social network.
Réchauffement climatique : "Nous ne pouvons pas nous baser uniquement sur les données du GIEC (…) Ils ont parfois tendance à exagérer", assure Thomas Ménagé, député Rassemblement National du Loiret pic.twitter.com/gaS7wQb1XZ
— France Inter (@franceinter) August 21, 2023
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9:05 a.m.: To find freshness, you have to climb (a lot)
Quick question from Monday morning. In your opinion, what altitude do you have to climb to find a temperature to 0 degrees ? The answer was; given by the Swiss meteorological service. Unsurprisingly, these 5,298 meters constitute a new record since the beginning of the measurements. A heat that risks accentuating the melting of the glaciers. And ç was chilling.
Le radionsondage de Payerne de cette nuit du 20 au 21 août 2023 a mesuré l'isotherme du 0 °C à 5298 m ce qui constitue un record depuis le début des mesures en 1954. Le précédent #record datait seulement du 25 juillet de l'année dernière avec 5184 m. #meteosuisse #canicule pic.twitter.com/dWjnKIRQ7r
— MétéoSuisse (@meteosuisse) August 21, 2023
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8:57 a.m.: The temperature map will be purple on Wednesday
Models suggest peak heat will be reached on Wednesday. The Keraunos observatory publishes a map of the temperatures expected in two days in the half South of France. And ça already gives a heat stroke…
Valeurs exceptionnelles modélisées par de nombreux supports numériques pour mercredi avec fréquemment plus de 40°C, jusqu'à 43°C en pointe en #Aquitaine ou vallée du Rhône, au niveau des records absolus dans le sud-ouest.
Cela devrait se poursuivre jeudi. #canicule pic.twitter.com/SNJIWTFIN6— Keraunos (@KeraunosObs) August 21, 2023
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08:50: Already over 41 degrees recorded on Sunday
This heat wave announced as “lasting and intense” will generate maximum temperatures between 35 and 39 degrees this Monday with peaks “until” 41 degrees” according to forecasters. On Sunday, 41.3 degrees were reached. readings at Cadenet, in the Vaucluse. And the situation is likely to continue. “The peak heat wave is expected between Tuesday and Wednesday”, warns Météo France.
8:40 a.m.: Fifty departments on orange alert
The hot weather will affect all of France this Monday even if the west and the north will be able to breathe below 30 degrees. For the time being, 50 departments have been placed in orange vigilance, south of an axis going from La Rochelle to La Rochelle. Strasbourg.
🔶 50 départements en Orange et l'Andorre pic.twitter.com/3fmquSLNUZ
— VigiMétéoFrance (@VigiMeteoFrance) August 21, 2023
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08:30: Welcome to this live!
Whether you are at work or on vacation, you will not escape the heat on Monday. Hit by the heat wave for several days, a large part of France continues to sweat. And it won't stop! The “ scorching peak » is only expected on Tuesday or Wednesday according to Météo France. 20 Minutes offers you to find all the information related to this heat wave in this live.
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