Orange heatwave alert remains in place across Var as temperatures reach 38°C
The Var remains under an orange heatwave alert as temperatures are expected to reach up to 38°C inland.
France's orange heatwave warning remains in force across the Var department on Wednesday, with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 38°C inland.
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Skies are expected to stay largely clear throughout the day, while strengthening afternoon winds could produce gusts of up to 45 km/h, particularly along the coast between Fréjus and Hyères and in inland areas including Rians, Salernes and Puget-Ville.
The highest temperatures are forecast in western Var, including Rians and Saint-Zacharie, reaching around 7°C above the seasonal average.
Coastal areas will be slightly cooler, with highs of 31–33°C, including around 32°C in Toulon.
The orange heatwave alert is expected to remain in place until at least Thursday as authorities continue to monitor the prolonged spell of extreme heat.