A series of powerful storms is raging across Europe: Now France is affected

Reviews of weather events, natural disasters, astronomical phenomena and wildlife around the world A series of powerful storms continues across Europe, particularly the Mediterranean region. Abnormal heatwaves triggered a series of powerful thunderstorms with large hail, squalls, and localized damage in France. A supercell thunderstorm with large hail swept through Caudry, Ligny-en-Cambrésis, Cambrai, Bapaume, and Péronne (Hautes-de-France). In Crépy-en-Valois, gale-force winds knocked down or snapped dozens of trees, forcing the closure of public parks. Strong, squalling gusts were also recorded in Neuilly-Plaisance. In the evening, thunderstorms reached the Île-de-France region, disrupting operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Several dozen flights to Paris were disrupted, even though temperatures in the region had reached nearly 37°C (99°F) just hours earlier. The disruptions occurred due to the formation of thunderstorm cells over the Paris region. Paris airports described this event as a "temporary air traffic disruption," requiring regulatory measures to safely manage incoming aircraft. The following day, a new wave of severe thunderstorms struck northern France. In the departments of Nord and Pas-de-Calais, the storms were accompanied by large hail and wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h (62 mph), reaching 124 km/h (77 mph) in places. Numerous trees were downed, and roofs, cars, and other property were damaged. The areas most affected were Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Lille, Loos, Wattrelos, Phalempin, La Madeleine, Wasquehal, Roubaix, and Hellemmes. Meteorologists had been expecting these storms due to the heat wave that had settled across much of the country. In the Île-de-France region, daytime temperatures reached 34–38°C (94–100°F) depending on the region, with peaks of up to 37°C (98.8°F) recorded in Paris and the surrounding area. Such intense heat often leads to thunderstorms in the afternoon. The French meteorological service warned of the possibility of thunderstorms from late evening into the night, sometimes accompanied by strong winds. However, these rains are unlikely to bring significant relief. Forecasters note that temperatures will remain quite high overnight, especially in cities where concrete retains heat accumulated during the day. Nationwide, an orange heat alert is expected to extend to nearly 50 departments. Météo-France estimates that this heat wave could last until early next week. Subscribe to our channel to stay informed about current natural disasters and weather events around the world. Our position: only objective information, without politics and unnecessary stirring up of passions. All weather events shown in the video occurred in France (and parts of neighboring Belgium) on June 18 and 19, 2026. #Europe #France #storm