Bad weather in Paris: closure of parks, gardens, squares and cemeteries this Tuesday

Paris continues to face new wind gusts this March 14, 2023. This Tuesday, Meteo France still places the capital and the rest of the Île-de-France in yellow vigilance for strong winds. According to the weather service, gusts of west to north-west, which can reach 60 to 80 km/h, or even 85 km/h, are expected in the Paris basin during the day.

Storm Isha: Paris and the entire Île-de-France region under yellow alert for strong winds
A new disturbance arrives in France. On Monday January 22, 2024, Météo France placed 42 French departments under yellow alert for high winds, including Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region. We take a look at the arrival of storm Isha in the Paris region. [Read more]

Consequences? The City of Paris has decided " to close green spaces, parks, gardens and cemeteries all day on Tuesday, March 14. Also, parks, gardens, squares and cemeteries are currently closed and will remain so throughout the day. " The sites will reopen tomorrow morning as normal, after the usual checks," says the City of Paris.

⚠️ Due to high winds, parks and gardens will be closed until tomorrow morning. pic.twitter.com/qX2tRq6Ttd

- Paris (@Paris) March 14, 2023

The Paris City Council also wishes to remind some instructions to respect in case of heavy weather:

• To be read
• News and information from Saturday April 27th, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
• Storm Isha: Paris and the entire Île-de-France region under yellow alert for strong winds
• Tips for the week of April 29 - May 5, 2024 in Paris: free or inexpensive outings

• When a storm approaches, take the usual precautions to shelter objects sensitive to the wind.
• Do not take shelter under trees.
• Avoid walking in the woods.
• If you are outside during a storm, avoid using the telephone and do not use electrical appliances.
• Do not touch fallen wires under any circumstances.
• Report any fires you may witness immediately.
• In case of heavy rain, do not go down into basements.
• Be careful and vigilant if you have to move.
  
  

Be careful when traveling outdoors today.