Yellow alert for thunderstorms in Hérault this Wednesday

Météo France has placed the department on alert from 4 PM, with thunderstorms expected from 6 PM in the Montpellier area.

Generic image of storms over the Occitanie region.
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Generic image of storms over the Occitanie region.

The Hérault department has been placed under a yellow alert for thunderstorms by Météo France this Wednesday, October 7, starting at 4 PM.

The Montpellier region is expected to be affected around 6 PM. The announced storm will be highly mobile, sweeping the area from west to east. It is not expected to cause the Lez and Mosson rivers to overflow but will affect urban watercourses.
Expected rainfall is around 30 mm in 30 minutes during the storm. Winds of up to 60 km/h are anticipated on the thunderstorm front, along with significant electrical activity. The rainy event should conclude around 10 PM for the Metropolis.
Caution is advised during travel, and one should never cross a flooded road, even partially.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (06/10/2026)