Weekend weather: heavy rain and new gale on the Channel, with gusts up to 100 km/h

As soon as Storm Austen has evacuated, a new gale is brewing this Saturday on the Channel coast. An active disturbance will bring frequent rain to a large part of the country, accompanied by increasingly strong winds, according to the latest forecasts from La Chaîne Météo. The atmosphere will be cool and autumnal in the north, while the Mediterranean regions will maintain mild and bright, but windy weather.

Which regions will receive the most rain?

It is in the west and north of France that the weather will be the most disrupted. An active disturbance will cross these regions with frequent, sometimes sustained rain, particularly from Brittany to Normandy and to the central regions. Precipitation will gradually reach the interior of the country, with a rain-snow limit possibly dropping to around 1,000 to 1,100 meters in the eastern massifs. Bring waterproof clothing for your travels and outdoor activities.

What to expect with this new gale?

After Storm Austen, conditions will remain very choppy near the Channel. The southwest wind will gradually strengthen, with a new gale expected at the end of the day and in the evening. Gusts could reach 100 km/h on the most exposed coasts, particularly between Normandy and Hauts-de-France. Inland, peaks of 60 to 80 km/h will also be possible.

Caution will be essential, particularly because of the trees weakened by the previous storm. Avoid walks in the forest, exposed coastal areas and watch for possible transport disruptions.

Which regions will benefit from sunny skies?

The Mediterranean rim will be clearly favored. From Languedoc to Provence and all the way to Corsica, the sun will largely dominate with a luminous atmosphere. However, you will have to deal with the mistral and the tramontane, which will blow noticeably. Conditions will remain pleasant sheltered from the wind, with temperatures reaching 17 to 20°C, particularly on the Côte d'Azur.

Should we expect cool temperatures?

Yes, especially in the northern half and in the central regions. After a sometimes cool morning, with only 6 to 9°C in the interior, the maximums will generally reach 11 to 15°C from the northeast to the Paris Basin. Humidity and wind will accentuate this impression of freshness. It will be a little milder near the Atlantic, with 15 to 17°C, and up to 20°C on the Côte d'Azur.

Should we hope for a lull on Sunday?

A change in atmosphere is looming with the return of softness. From Sunday, temperatures should rise significantly thanks to a gentler ocean flow. This warm spell will continue at the start of next week, with values ​​returning above seasonal norms in several regions. The weather will nevertheless remain quite changeable, with still cloudy periods and some rain possible.