The Latest Breaking News from Météo-France

Eiffel Tower, Louvre close early as France faces third heatwave in three months

Three of France's biggest tourist attractions, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, will close early all weekend as an intense heatwave grips the country for the third time since May. A red alert is in place across Paris and most of north-west France.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 11

France’s latest heatwave: ‘Temperatures will fall, and we won’t talk about it anymore’

The heatwave that has engulfed France is underscoring the country’s lack of preparedness for climate change. Researcher and climate scientist François Gemenne laments that this is only considered a crisis during heatwaves, saying that France urgently needs to renovate its buildings – and reconsider its aversion to air conditioning.

France 24 · Jun 24

At least 20 drownings reported as 54 French departments remain on red alert

After an exceptionally hot day yesterday, with temperatures above 40°C in some cities, the heatwave continues: 54 départements are on red alert this Tuesday 23 June in France.

Euronews · Jun 23

France issues unprecedented weather warning as heatwave intensifies

A third of France is on maximum alert for extreme heat, as forecasters warned of a prolonged heatwave that could see temperatures in Paris soar above 40C for the first time on a June day.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20

Seven heat-related deaths in France as May records set in several countries

Extreme early-summer event across western Europe also brings highest temperatures for month in UK and Ireland

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Record May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe

Mercury in Spain also climbs to well above normal with weather event set to continue for several more days

The Guardian - UK · May 25

Four French departments remain on red alert as Storm Pedro brings more flooding

State forecaster Météo France warned that persistent winds of 100 kilometres per hour or more were expected across the southwest following Storm Pedro's arrival, with powerful gales potentially reaching 140 km/h.

Euronews · Feb 18

Storm batters France, killing lorry driver and leaving 850,000 homes without power

The storm arrived late on Wednesday evening and swept across western France before moving southeast towards the Mediterranean coast and Corsica.

Euronews · Feb 12

Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of Europe

Unprecedented temperatures causing difficulties in south-west France, Croatia, Italy and Spain with wildfire destruction across Europe up 87%

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025

France prepares for peak temperatures amid Europe-wide heatwave

French authorities imposed precautions nationwide in anticipation of peak temperatures on Tuesday, with some areas bracing for highs of 41C in a heatwave that has gripped all of Europe.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 1, 2025