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Orange Rain-Flood Warning Issued for Alpes-Maritimes, France

August 21, 2026 · wweather1 editorial · 1 min read

Meteoalarm has issued a high-severity orange rain-flood warning for the Alpes-Maritimes area in France. The alert is in effect on August 21, 2026.

The severe weather warning for heavy rain and potential flooding began in the early hours of August 21, 2026, specifically at 06:01 UTC. Authorities have designated the alert level as high due to the expected weather conditions.

The warning applies directly to the Alpes-Maritimes region within France. Residents and visitors in the affected zone are advised to monitor official updates closely as the situation develops throughout the day.

According to the Meteoalarm bulletin, the weather alert is scheduled to expire later on the same day at 22:00 UTC. Conditions are expected to remain hazardous until the expiration time.

Why it is dangerous and what to do

⚠️ Safety
• Stay informed by monitoring official weather updates and local authorities.
• Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.
• Secure outdoor objects that could be displaced by heavy rain or wind.
📰 Data source: MeteoAlarm. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.

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