Weather Alert: Thunderstorms expected in Alpes-Maritimes this afternoon

Weather Alert: Thunderstorms expected in Alpes-Maritimes this afternoon - A yellow weather alert is in place today, Tuesday April 29th, for the Alpes-Maritimes department, with Météo France warning of thunderstorms across parts of the region. Storms are expected to develop from mid-afternoon, particularly in the north and west of the department, including areas near the Italian border such as Menton, Tende, and Touët-de-l’Escarène. The storms may bring lightning and heavy, localised downpours. The warning is active from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. However, the coastline — including Nice — is likely to remain mostly dry, with sunny spells and a high of 22 degrees Celsius expected later in the day.