Bouches-du-Rhône on yellow alert for rain, floods, and storms

Météo-France warns of a Mediterranean episode expected between Monday and Tuesday, with intense rainfall.

Generic image: with heavy rain and lightning.
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Generic image: with heavy rain and lightning.

The Bouches-du-Rhône department has been placed on yellow alert for the risk of rain, floods, and storms starting Monday, October 19th at 8:00 AM, due to a Mediterranean episode expected until Tuesday.

A Mediterranean episode is expected between this Monday and Tuesday. The coast, Marseille, Martigues, and the area around the Étang de Berre could be affected by heavy stormy rainfall.
Rainfall intensities could reach 50 to 80 mm/h, leading to significant runoff phenomena and a risk of hail.
A progression to an orange rain-flood alert is not excluded in the coming hours.
To follow the situation's evolution, consult: vigilance.meteofrance.fr.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de La Fare-les-Oliviers (18/10/2026)