Pas-de-Calais placed under orange rain-flood alert Saturday evening
Météo-France warned that the Pas-de-Calais will be under an orange rain-flood warning from 9 p.m. Saturday until 4 a.m. Sunday.
Météo-France issued an orange rain-flood warning for the Pas-de-Calais, effective from 21:00 on Saturday and remaining in force until 04:00 on Sunday. The alert comes as the Boelo weather disturbance moves through the region following the recent storm Austen. Forecasts call for rain beginning around midday across the north-west quarter of the department, becoming heavier during the night. Expected rainfall totals range between 30 and 50 mm, which will combine with the precipitation already recorded from the earlier storm. Authorities highlighted the heightened risk of flooding due to the cumulative rainfall.
Why it matters
Heavy rain could cause flooding in Pas-de-Calais, affecting residents and infrastructure.
How this story developed
- Oct 17 Met Office warns of unsettled autumn weather and cooler London nights
- Oct 20 The Met Office warns that Storm Austen will bring wind gusts of 50-60mph to much of southern Britain, with the strongest coastal areas possibly seeing speeds over 70mph.
- Oct 22 Met Office expanded the yellow wind warning to cover all of Wales, forecasting gusts of 70 mph or higher.
- Oct 23 The country has remained storm‑free and is experiencing drought conditions.
- Oct 23 Storm Austen moved into France and Belgium, causing power outages and transport disruptions, while Storm Boelo prompted amber wind warnings and rail service suspensions in Scotland.
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