Southwest France Hit by Severe Thunderstorms: Orange Alert Issued

France on June 13, 2025, prompting orange alerts. Get the latest on affected areas, storm impacts, and safety recommendations.">

Violent thunderstorms swept through Southwest France on Friday, June 13, 2025, leading Météo France to issue orange alerts for several departments. The storms brought intense phenomena, including strong winds, heavy rainfall, hail, and significant electrical activity, impacting areas such as Hautes-Pyrénées, Gers, and Pyrénées-atlantiques.

Areas Under Orange Alert

Initially, Météo France placed seven departments under orange vigilance for thunderstorms and hail: Hautes-Pyrénées, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Landes, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Ariège, and Tarn-et-Garonne. The vigilance, originally scheduled to end at 10 p.m., was extended for Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, and Ariège as conditions worsened in the