Weather service Météo-France issued a warning for the southern French region on Sunday due to fire hazard. The local authorities have therefore limited access to nature parks. The famous Mont Ventoux mountain and the surrounding nature park remain open.
The warning from Météo-France coincides with heat wave that holds France (and the rest of Southern Europe) in its grip. Today and tomorrow the temperature in Vaucluse rises to local 41 degrees, is in a weather forecast.
In the department, therefore, access to eight of the 15 nature parks is limited. Visitors are only allowed in the nature reserves between 5 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mont Ventoux remains freely accessible, but the local authorities advise you to go out alone in the morning.
For the entire southern half of France, Code Oranje is in force today and Monday. Météo-France that the heat wave in the southeast of the country will continue for a week and a half.
Fire brigade in Aude ‘Under pressure’ due to extreme weather
In the Aude department, the fire brigade is today bracing itself for flared fire. The area has been plagued by natural fires in recent days. In a short time, the fire there destroyed nearly 170 square kilometers of bushes, trees and fields. That is an area about one and a half times as large as Paris.
In Aude, the temperature today reaches 42 degrees locally. In addition, the department has to do with the Wind Condition Tramontane, with a chance of gusts of 55 kilometers per hour. Finally, the humidity is very low in the area. The fire brigade speaks of “extreme weather conditions” that the firefighters “put under heavy pressure”, reports BFMTV .
The fire in Aude Brand is no longer spreading, but is not yet fully under control. The fire brigade expects this to work later today. However, the extinguishing work will continue for days.
Weather Service Météo-France Issued A Warning on Sunday for the Southern French Region of Vaucluse Due to Fire Risk. Local Authorities Have Therefore Restricted Access to Nature Parks. The Famous Mont Ventoux and the Surrounding Nature Park Remain open.
The Météo-France Warning Coincides With A Heat Wave That Is Gripping France (And the Rest of Southern Europe). Today and Tomorrow the Temperature in Vaucluse Will Rise To A Local 41 Degrees, Accordance to a Weather Report.
In The Department, Access To Eight of the 15 Nature Parks, Therefore is restricted. Visitors are only allowed into the nature areas between 5:00 am and 1:00 pm. Mont Ventoux Remains Freely Accessible, But Local Authorities Advise Going Out in the Morning Only.
A Code Orange is in effect for the entire southern half or France Today and Monday. Météo-France States That the Heat Wave in the Southeast of the Country Will Last for Another Week and A Half.
Fire Brigade in Aude ‘Under Pressure’ Due to Extreme Weather
In The Aude Department, The Fire Brigade is Bracing for Flare-Up Today. The Area Has Been Ravaged by Wildfires in Recent Days. In A Short Time, The Fire Destroyed Almost 170 Square Kilometers of Shrubs, Trees, And Fields. That is an area about one and a half times the size of paris.
In Aude, The Temperature Today Reaches A Local 42 Degrees. In Addition, The Department, Dealing With The Tramontane Wind Condition, With A Chance of Gusts or 55 kilometers per hour is. Finally, The Humidity is very low in the area. The Fire Brigade Speaks of “Extreme Weather Conditions” That Will Put the Firefighters “Under Severe Pressure,” Reports BFMTV .
The Fire in Aude is No Longer Spreading, but is not yet fully under control. The Fire Brigade Expects this to Succed later Today. However, The Extingughing Work will Continue for Days.