Heatwave in Paris and Ile-de-France: orange alert this Friday with up to 35°C expected

Beware, the heatwave is not over, and it's intensifying! While 43 French departments were under yellow heatwave vigilance last Tuesday, Météo France has extended this alert, placing 14 departments under orange vigilance for the day of Friday, September 8, 2023. Temperatures are expected to rise to 35° and continue until Sunday.

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What about the situation in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? All departments in the Paris region are affected by this orange heatwave alert, including the capital, Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne and Val-d'Oise.

This Friday, September 8, 2023, temperatures are expected to rise to 35° during heat peaks. This situation is not expected to improve until Sunday.

This heatwave is described as"unprecedented" for the month of September. And the weekend looks set to bring no respite. Particularly on Saturday, when the intensity could be stepped up a notch, marked by :

• Very hot nights
• Areas where the mercury may not dip below 20°C, particularly in Paris and its inner suburbs.
  

With some relief, we learn that a return to milder temperatures is expected early next week. A "noticeable drop" is expected, brought on by thundery showers.

This orange vigilance applies not only to the Île-de-France region, but also to the Centre-Val-de-Loire. This is a first since the vigilance was introduced in 2004. What's more, the Rugby World Cup kicks off this Friday in France. This September heatwave is not only remarkable, but comes on the heels of another exceptional heatwave at the end of August. Compared to the 2003 heatwave in some regions, it is still remembered.

But that's not all. We need to be vigilant, because :

• High temperatures combined with sunshine increase the production ofozone, a harmful gas at low altitudes.
• This can lead to respiratory problems and asthma attacks.
• The Ile-de-France region has been affected by this pollution since Wednesday.
• With light winds preventing dispersion, air quality is under severe strain.
  

According to Airparif, no clear improvement is expected before the beginning of next week. In view of this, we advise you to take the necessary precautions, hydrate regularly and avoid physical exertion during the hottest hours. A situation to be closely monitored.

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