France weather: Storm alerts for Alpes-Maritimes and sunny skies in Pyrénées-Orientales

Weather forecasts for France indicate varied conditions across different regions for mid-September 2026. In the Pyrénées-Orientales, sunny skies are expected with temperatures reaching 27°C in the Roussillon plain, though the tramontane wind is predicted to bring gusts between 40 and 50 km/h in the afternoon.

In the Alpes-Maritimes and eastern Var, Météo-France has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, effective from midday to 7:00 PM. While light rain may occur in the morning between Nice and Tende, thunderstorms are expected in the northern part of the Alpes-Maritimes in the afternoon. Temperatures in these areas are forecasted to reach up to 29°C.

Nationwide, a north-westerly oceanic flow is bringing light rain to areas near the English Channel, while high pressure continues to protect the southern regions, maintaining warmer air near the Mediterranean.