Storm Diego is expected to hit France this Thursday evening, and gusts of wind above 100 km / h are expected locally, from Charentes to the south of the Center region. In Indre-et-Loire, they should not exceed 70 to 80 km/h this Fridayexplains Daniel Vendramini, head of the forecast service at Météo France in Rennes.
The main gusts expected Friday at the beginning of the afternoon
“This disturbance will affect France in the middle of the day. In Indre-et-Loire, the strongest winds are expected in the early afternoon“, explains the meteorologist. He wants to be reassuring:
We are not in an extreme situation for the moment on the Indre-et-Loire.
He still calls for caution, for certain outdoor activities. “Activities that can present risks with winds over 50 or 60 km/h, cycling for example, you have to be careful.“
Rain should do dry land good
Heavy rains are also expected, which should re-wet the very dry soil. “There is a disturbance passing at the same time, we could have 20 to 30 millimeters of water“, details Daniel Vendramini.
It’s almost half a month of rain, so it could bring a little water compared to the lack we are currently experiencing.
74 departments are on yellow alert for strong winds and/or rain-flooding and/or avalanches. The storm is expected to evacuate to Germany overnight from Friday to Saturday.