A turbulent weekend in Paris! A violent gale is forecast for the capital, and everywhere else in the Île-de-France region, due to the arrival of storm'Nelson'. This Thursday, March 28, 2024, all departments in the Paris region have been placed under yellow alert for high winds, with gusts estimated at up to 80 km/h.
High winds: yellow vigilance in Paris and Île-de-France on Monday
Due to the low-pressure system 'Renata', Météo France has placed 3 French departments under orange vigilance for strong winds and 29 others under yellow alert. Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region are affected by this yellow alert. Here's an update on the situation. [Read more]
Caution is therefore called for on Thursday. Also, for safety reasons, the City of Paris has announced the closure of its parks, gardens and cemeteries from 12.30pm."Due to strong winds forecast by Météo France, the City of Paris has decided to close its parks, gardens and cemeteries this Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 12:30 pm," the City of Paris states on its website.
The Mairie de Paris (Paris City Hall) also reminds us of a number of instructions to be followed in the event of strong winds, such as avoiding leaving your home if possible, not walking under trees, avoiding walks in the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes, and not going down into basements in the event of heavy rain.
High winds: yellow vigilance in Paris and Île-de-France on Monday
