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Gradual drop in temperatures and thunderstorms expected for the August 15 weekend
Following an intense heatwave, temperatures will start to decrease on Friday in Western France, with thunderstorms anticipated.
Starting Friday, a decrease in temperatures will begin in Western France. This drop comes after a rise in temperatures that reached peaks between 30 and 34 °C in some regions, as reported by 20 Minutes.
The orange heatwave alert was lifted at 6 a.m. in five departments, according to franceinfo. However, 64 departments remain under orange alert.
Thunderstorms are expected in the southwest, accompanying this drop in temperatures, which is set to continue during the August 15 weekend.