Wednesday, October 16, 2024 As October 16, 2024, unfolds, the weather in the Île-de-France region is set to shift once again, bringing back showers after a brief spell of sunny days. The culprit behind this change is ex-hurricane Leslie, which has now weakened into a low-pressure system as it moves across France. While the stormy conditions will be more severe in the southeastern parts of the country, Parisians and the residents of the surrounding areas are bracing for rain and unsettled weather in the coming days.
Meteorological reports from Météo France suggest that, although Île-de-France will not face the full brunt of ex-hurricane Leslie, its presence will still be felt across the region. Starting from the night of Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Parisians can expect regular showers and gusty winds. While the storm’s worst effects will be concentrated in the Mediterranean regions of France, Île-de-France will experience mild disturbances from this weather system.
Seven departments in the region, including Paris, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, and Seine-et-Marne, have been placed on yellow alert for thunderstorms. This alert, while not indicating extreme danger, is a cautionary signal for residents to be prepared for adverse weather conditions such as thunderstorms and occasional heavy rain. Though the rain in Île-de-France is not expected to reach the intensity of Mediterranean episodes, the region should expect consistent .
