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Heatwave: 75 Departments Still on Orange Alert Before a Gradual Improvement

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Another day of extreme heat begins Friday in France, with much of the country under an orange alert ahead of a drop in temperatures expected this weekend. The intense heat and drought are increasing the risk of wildfires, as a new forest fire broke out overnight Thursday to Friday in the Landes region.

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The canicule episode continues on Saturday in France but "a drop in temperatures is expected gradually on a western half of the country," announced Météo-France Friday. The Morbihan remains alert orange heat for Saturday's day.

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More than 70 departments are always placed in orange alertness. Heats that last and weigh on our body as well as on our morale. When the thermometer panics, we can be more irritable, even during the holidays. At the moment, conflicts are regular. Is there a scientific reason for this? During heatwaves, the body is in stress and works more to maintain our body temperature. (Social topics).

La Dépêche du Midi offers you to live the evolutions concerning the heat wave in France on this day of Friday 14 August

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Are we going to be able to breathe better soon? Yes, says Météo-France. If 75 departments remain alert orange heat on Friday 14 August, some have returned to green.

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On Friday 14 August, Brittany and Normandy will see a part of their departments emerging from the heatwave orange vigilance, while 75 others, including the Aude and the Pyrénées-Orientales, will remain alert....

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Another day of extreme heat begins Friday in France, with much of the country under an orange alert ahead of a drop in temperatures expected this weekend. The intense heat and drought are increasing the risk of wildfires, as a new forest fire broke out overnight Thursday to Friday in the Landes region.

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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France24 broke the news in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
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