Since 1 June, Météo France has been offering a new service, the forest weather. It was initiated by the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, in response to the violent wildfires that ravaged France last summer.
Christophe Béchu, Minister for Ecological Transition, explained that this weather would “ to help ensure that everyone remains vigilant and to raise awareness of any local decisions, such as those banning walks in the forest when the risks are too high«
This new weather forecast must be to be continued until the end of September, and is renewed annually, though it may be extended if necessary. It is available and updated daily on the website and the ‘ ’ appForest fires“ .
For Sunday 4 and Monday 5 June, Météo France has not classified any departments as being at high (orange) or very high (red) risk.
Even where the risk is low, please exercise caution throughout France. Two departments classified as ‘low risk’ yesterday were affected by wildfires, one of which destroyed more than 20 hectares in the Hérault.
