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Storm Alert in Var: Hail and Wind Gusts Expected

An intense storm line is approaching the Toulon coastline with strong winds and hail, leading to an orange alert.

Generic image of dark storm clouds over the Mediterranean coastline.
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Generic image of dark storm clouds over the Mediterranean coastline.

An intense storm line, coming from the sea, is set to hit the Var department from the west and the Toulon coastline this Monday at 12 PM, bringing hail and wind gusts potentially reaching 90 to 110 km/h.

This weather disturbance is moving rapidly and is expected to cross the department within 1 to 2 hours. Authorities advise limiting travel, staying away from waterways, and not parking on riverbanks or bridges.
Météo France has placed the Var department on orange alert for storms and flash floods until 3 PM today. Subsequently, the alert will be downgraded to yellow from 3 PM today until tomorrow at 9 PM.
Based on information from the official source: Ville de Draguignan (19/10/2026)

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