The Var and the Alpes-Maritimes have been placed on an orange alert for high winds tonight. The orange warning, which is the third level out of the four Meteo France alert levels, is in force from 9pm this evening until 6am tomorrow, with a yellow warning after that for much of the day tomorrow. Gusts of over 100 km/h are expected in places in the Var and some western parts of the Alpes-Maritimes. Meteo France said that gusts may reach 140 to 150 km/h on exposed terrain, 110 to 130 km/h in the sectors of Dracénie, Pays de Fayence, the Grasse hinterland and the Mercantour border, and 100 to 120 km/h on the coast of Gulf of Saint-Tropez as well as in the Le Luc plain.
Industrial action by French air traffic controllers next Monday, November 20, is expected to cause disruption to air travel at several airports. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that from Sunday evening until 6am on Tuesday morning arrivals and departures will be disrupted at Paris Orly, Toulouse Blagnac, Bordeaux Merignac and Marseille Provence airports. It recommended delaying your journey if you are able and to contact your airline for more information.
Protestors are continuing their occupation of the Sciences-Po site in Menton. This morning the police cleared access to the campus, which was blocked by a few students, in order to allow the continuity of teaching. The Alpes-Maritimes Prefecture said that 66 fines have so far been issued.
The Euro 2024 qualifier match between France and Gibraltar is due to take place this Saturday, November 18 at 8:45 p.m. at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice. The National
