The essential
37 departments are on red or orange heat wave vigilance.
18 million people are affected.
The 40°C should be exceeded in the south-west quarter this Friday and the temperatures should rise further on Saturday, according to Météo-France.
This is the earliest heat wave ever recorded in France.
Climatologists warn of the frequency of the next heat waves, due to global warming.
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Red vigilance from 2 p.m., in 12 departments
Red vigilance, the highest level of the "national heat wave plan", will begin this Friday from 2 p.m. in 12 departments located in the south-west and the Atlantic coast: Charente, Charente-Maritime, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne, Deux-Sèvres, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Vendée and Vienne.
School is not compulsory.
40°C should be exceeded.
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Good morning !
Welcome to this direct dedicated to the heat wave.
Schools, Ehpads, fire risks... We will keep you informed throughout the day on the consequences of this unprecedented heat wave in France.
