Wet and windy start to the week in the French Riviera
The Alpes-Maritimes is seeing a cool, windy and unsettled start to the week, with rain and gusts expected to linger into Tuesday.
The Alpes-Maritimes region in the south of France is facing a damp and blustery start to the week, with unsettled conditions expected to persist into Tuesday.
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Light rain is falling across the area throughout Monday, gradually becoming heavier overnight before easing by the following afternoon.
Coastal areas are also being hit by strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 60 km/h in places such as Menton, and around 55 km/h in Nice and Antibes.
Temperatures are noticeably cooler than usual for early May, peaking at around 19°C at best, roughly four degrees below seasonal averages.
While no weather warnings are currently in place, it’s a grey and breezy day across the Riviera, with little sign of improvement in the short term.