First published Oct 20, 2026, 2:45:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 2:45:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Orange Thunderstorm Warning issued for France - Gard

Meteoalarm issued an orange alert for a severe thunderstorm in Gard, France. It was published at 02:07 UTC on 20 October 2026, with the warning period listed through 22:00 UTC that day.

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Affected location: Gard, France

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The alert identifies a likely severe thunderstorm in Gard, but the source gives no impacts or protective instructions.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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