Last Friday, severe thunderstorms ravaged France, leading to one death and multiple injuries. The storms were attributed to two systems: one arriving from Brittany and another from Spain, triggering orange weather alerts. Over 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded, particularly in areas like Eure, where 4,326 were noted. Strong winds caused significant disruptions, with gusts of 76 mph recorded in Rouen. The storms caused crop damage and infrastructure issues. Key factors included a cold air pool and the influence of a recent heat dome, which intensified conditions for severe thunderstorms across the country.
Severe thunderstorms swept across France last Friday, resulting in one death and injuries, with over 30,000 lightning strikes and strong winds wreaking havoc.
The storms were fueled by a temperature gradient from a recent heat dome and a cold air pool, causing significant atmospheric instability.
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