Météo France has just placed the Lot-et-Garonne department on ORANGE heat wave vigilance.

The prefect informed the mayors and requested the activation of municipal safeguard plans. All State services are mobilized.

Weather forecast for Lot-et-Garonne:

Today, temperatures are between 31 and 35°C.

The very strong heat persists and intensifies over the next few days.

Tomorrow, Thursday June 16, the minimum temperatures will vary between 16 and 21°C and the maximum will reach 34 to 38°C.

Friday, June 17, the heat increases with minimums of 17 to 23°C and maximums that can reach 40°C.

The prefect calls on everyone to be extremely vigilant.

Faced with high temperatures, adopt the right reflexes:

• Drink water regularly,

• Continue to eat normally,

• Avoid going out during the hottest hours (11am-9pm) and if you have to go out, wear a hat and light clothing,

• Wet your body several times a day,

• Avoid physical activities and sports,

• Keep your home cool, close windows and shutters during the day,

• Do not drink alcohol,

• Give and hear from your loved ones,

• Take care of the most vulnerable groups: the elderly, babies and young children by ensuring that they are hydrated. For the elderly suffering from chronic illness, or isolated in your entourage, hear from them and visit them.

In case of emergency, contact 15.

Stay informed :

For any questions on the recommendations to follow during peak periods of high heat, call the “Canicule Info Service” telephone information platform on 0800 06 66 66.

To follow the weather watch, go to: https://vigilance.meteofrance.fr/fr

To follow the departmental weather forecasts, go to: https://vigilance.meteofrance.fr/fr/lot-et-garonne