Three departments, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, and Vosges, are currently under orange alert for floods, while Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Hautes-Pyrénées face orange alerts for wind, with gusts reaching up to 150 km/h.

Storm Kirk, a former hurricane, is affecting 30 French départements, leading to weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds from Vendée to Champagne-Ardenne.

The rainfall from this storm could amount to a month's worth of precipitation in a single day, particularly impacting areas from Vendée to Lorraine, including the Paris region.

Authorities are advising the public to minimize travel, exercise caution on the roads, and stay informed about current traffic conditions.

Météo France had previously placed 25 departments under orange alert for flooding rain due to the storm's approach.

On October 9, 2024, storm Kirk began impacting France, bringing intense rain and strong winds across the country.

In the Pays de la Loire, rainfall of 60 to 90 mm is anticipated, with intense rain rates of 10 to 15 mm per hour possible.

Heavy rainfall has already been reported in Loire-Atlantique, prompting the closure of public parks and gardens in several cities, including Nantes.

While strong winds are expected, meteorologists indicate that significant rainfall will be the main concern during this weather event.

Thunderstorms are also anticipated throughout the day in the western regions of France.

Meteorologists link the storm's intensity to global warming, noting that warmer Atlantic waters are contributing to the severe weather.

As the storm progresses, wind conditions are expected to strengthen overnight, peaking in intensity by early morning.