Morocco Heatwave Sends France Temperatures Soaring to 25°C

The explanation for this phenomenon lies in the atmospheric configuration: a southerly flow at altitude is pushing warm Moroccan air toward France. This surge of warmth will be particularly pronounced on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Météo france.

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• In the Southwest: Temperatures could climb as high as 25°C. This heat peak will be intensified by the foehn effect: as the air mass crosses the Pyrenees, it compresses and warms sharply as it descends toward the plains.

• Across the rest of the country: Much of France will flirt with 20°C. Temperatures of between 18 and 19°C are expected in Paris, Rennes and Strasbourg.

This unusual mild spell is not without consequences, particularly at altitude:

• Avalanches: The risk is heightened by the rise of the 0°C isotherm to around 3 400 metres in the Alps and the Pyrenees.

• Saturated soils: The situation remains under watch as the ground is already waterlogged or flooded in several areas.

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The mild spell should fade starting this Thursday, 26 February. A depression arriving via the tip of Brittany will bring rain from west to east, paving the way for an unsettled weekend marked by new rainy and windy conditions.