Rain and gusts return from the west before the arrival of storm Austen: discover the weather forecast for Thursday October 22

It is via Brittany and the Channel coast that the disturbance will approach the country in the morning. The rains will gradually reach the western and northern regions, under very cloudy skies. According to La Chaine Météo, during the day, the rains will progress towards the central regions then the northeast, with generally light to moderate precipitation. Bring a raincoat and adapt your travels to wet roads.

The east and especially the southeast will maintain the most pleasant conditions. There will be clear spells from Alsace to the Alps, while the sun will dominate more clearly near the Mediterranean. Despite a little mistral and tramontane, the atmosphere will remain soft and bright in the Mediterranean regions, with 18 to 21°C in the afternoon.

Falling temperatures

We generally expect 12 to 16°C over much of the north and center, with a cool and humid atmosphere. Near the Atlantic, temperatures will reach 15 to 19°C, while the south-east will maintain a more marked mildness, up to 21°C on the Côte d'Azur.

The wind will gradually strengthen as the depression approaches. Gusts could reach 50 to 80 km/h near the Channel coast in the first part of the day, before further intensification in the evening. The wind will also become noticeable on the Atlantic coast. Think now about bringing in or fixing the objects displayed on your balconies, terraces and gardens.

Gusts exceeding 100 km/h during the night from Thursday to Friday

This is the main point of vigilance this weekend. Storm Austen is expected to approach the area around the tip of Brittany and the English Channel during the night, with a clear strengthening of the wind. Gusts could exceed 100 km/h on the most exposed coasts, with a risk of falling branches, transport disruptions and strong waves.

If you have to travel at night or Friday morning, check the latest weather alerts before hitting the road. Avoid walks on sea walls and coastal areas exposed to waves.