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Yellow avalanches and floods were communicated by Météo-France for 5 departments.
Posted on 02/17/2025 06:00
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Today, Picardy, Haute-Savoie and Charente-Maritime are the subject of several alerts. Here is the state of weather vigilance at 3:00 p.m. on February 16.
An avalanches alert in a department
The snowpack will be unstable in Haute-Savoie, and avalanches may occur. It is for this reason that Météo-France declared a yellow alert there. In addition, potential weather changes could cause floods.
Flood risks in 4 departments
The risk of floods is strong in Picardy and Charente-Maritime. Following the observations of Météo-France, a level of yellow vigilance was implemented. The level of certain rivers, as in this specific case the Surmelin, the Seudre and the Sèvre Niortaise for example, can quickly swell.
The various weather alerts underway today in the country have a similar date and hour of end, namely at the end of the evening at midnight.
Do not hesitate to contact the competent authorities in the event of a alert and listen to their advice for your safety.
- It is advisable to remember these safety instructions:
- In an area at risk on foot or in skiing, evolve smoothly, avoid sudden turns and, if possible, the falls
- Take adequate safety equipment and choose an inconsistent route (forest, low altitude, weak slope, protected wind of the wind …) if you have to go out in the mountains
- Never leave alone and tell relatives the round-trip route and the return time
- Provide adequate equipment, covers and food
- Do not hesitate to change your route, or even cancel any mountain outing for alert
- take care to respect the safety instructions of the authorities and mountain stations
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