Alpes-Maritimes placed on yellow storm alert as thunderstorms forecast
Thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Alpes-Maritimes on Wednesday following several days of unusually hot weather in southern France.
| Updated: 27 May 2026
The Alpes-Maritimes department has been placed on yellow storm alert for Wednesday, 27 May.
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Forecasters warn of thunderstorms following several days of intense heat across southern France.
Météo-France said the alert will be in force from 3pm to 8pm, with storms expected mainly in northern parts of the department while the coast is likely to remain unaffected.
Meteorologists said the unsettled conditions are linked to the ongoing “heat dome” affecting France, with further thunderstorms forecast later this week before temperatures are expected to ease by the weekend.