Cloud of sand forecast

Cloud of sand forecast - You may want to wait before washing your car, as a huge cloud of sand from the Sahara is expected to cross the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes region in the coming days. An episode of large-scale desert particles will cross France along with almost summer-like temperatures forecast by Meteo France. The air mass coming from Africa will be accompanied by large concentrations of sand from the Sahara.

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Evening Update Thursday 14th August 2025

Chikungunya cases are rising sharply in southern France as the tiger mosquito spreads, with 23 locally transmitted cases in Vitrolles and 13 in Salon-... Evening Update Thursday 14th August 2025 Read More

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French and Riviera News Thursday 14th August 2025

Orange-level heatwave warnings remain in effect today for the Alpes-Maritimes and Var departments. While high temperatures are expected, storms could ... French and Riviera News Thursday 14th August 2025 Read More

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Evening Update Wednesday 13th August 2025

French health authorities have identified 21 cases of listeriosis, including two deaths, possibly linked to pasteurised cheeses from the Chavegrand da... Evening Update Wednesday 13th August 2025 Read More

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French and Riviera News Wednesday 13th August 2025

The heatwave gripping the south-east France is showing no signs of easing, with an orange heatwave alert extended for the Alpes-Maritimes and Var this... French and Riviera News Wednesday 13th August 2025 Read More

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