Yellow alert for "rain-flooding" in Alpes-Maritimes this Tuesday

Météo France warns of intense storms and rain that could cause significant local impacts until 4:00 PM.

Generic image of storm clouds over a Mediterranean landscape with scattered houses and a winding road, suggesting intense rain and wind.
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Generic image of storm clouds over a Mediterranean landscape with scattered houses and a winding road, suggesting intense rain and wind.

Météo France has issued a YELLOW alert for "rain-flooding and storms" in the Alpes-Maritimes department this Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with significant local impacts expected.

A stormy line will cross the entire department, with rainfall intensities of 30 to 50 mm per hour and wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h. Rainfall accumulation could approach 70 mm locally during the event.
The end of the episode is anticipated by Météo France around 4:00 PM. Concerned municipalities are asked to put their communal on-call agent on standby.
It is strongly recommended that service representatives and mayors stay informed about the possible evolution of the event, especially in case of deterioration.
It is advised to be attentive if you are engaged in activities sensitive to meteorological risk or near a shore or watercourse, as usual but occasionally dangerous phenomena are forecast for the region.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie du Rouret (20/10/2026)