The Atlanticstorm Darragh is crossing France with violent winds. While Paris and the Île-de-France region escaped the most powerful gusts, a yellow vigilance is announced for this Saturday, December 7, 2024, as the inauguration of Notre-Dame takes place today, with gusts reaching up to 75 km/h.
This week, France is under the influence of the low-pressure system Darragh, with winds reaching 110 km/h on the Channel coast. In the Île-de-France region, Météo France forecasts a gradual increase in wind intensity. Since Thursday, winds have been gusting to 55 km/h in the region, providing a foretaste of the disturbances to come. Friday December 6 marks a relative lull, with gusts reaching 45 km/h under a sky mixing sun and clouds, and temperatures fluctuating between 9°C and 13°C.
The heart of Storm Darragh will hit on Saturday December 7, a symbolic day for Paris with the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Winds are strengthening, peaking at 75 km/h, while the sky offers a ballet of sunny spells and clouds. Temperatures drop slightly, to between 8°C and 11°C, making vigilance essential for outings.
On Sunday December 8, the wind will continue to blow hard, gusting to 70 km/h. This time, rain will complete the weather picture, accompanied by cool temperatures between 7°C and 10°C. According to forecasts, Storm Darragh should diminish early next week, returning to calmer conditions by Tuesday December 10, 2024.
In this context, we advise you to limit your non-essential travel and to pay close attention to the instructions issued by the authorities. In the Paris region, parks and gardens may be temporarily closed in the event of strong winds, a measure frequently taken to ensure the safety of walkers.
For Parisians, this storm is a reminder of the forces of nature in the middle of winter. If you're planning any activities this weekend, be sure to adapt your plans and check the weather updates regularly.
During this period of bad weather, Météo France advises you to beware of strong winds, which are synonymous with danger. Here are a few recommendations to follow as a precaution:
