Following a heatwave, France experienced intense thunderstorms that brought significant damage due to powerful supercells originating from a low-pressure system. These storms produced hail up to 8cm, heavy rainfall of 150mm leading to flash flooding in areas like Paris, and damaging winds recorded up to 140kph, resulting in power outages for 110,000 homes and fatalities. The storms also produced over 70,000 lightning strikes, with one recording an exceptionally high intensity of 517 kiloamperes. The weather remains variable, with temperatures expected to rise again shortly after the storms.
The severe thunderstorms in France were intensified by a low-pressure system and warm temperatures, resulting in supercells that produced hail, wind damage, and flash flooding.
Over 70,000 lightning strikes were recorded, with one particularly intense strike reaching 517 kiloamperes, showcasing the extreme weather conditions caused by the heatwave and storms.
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