The three Atlantic departments Gironde, Charente and Charente-Maritime have been placed under the highest level of alert for storms this afternoon. Winds up to 160 kph (100 mph) are forecast this morning causing damage and power cuts. Several other departments in the west and centre are under orange alert for winds and some flooding in coastal areas.
Motorists are advised not to travel if possible and trains could be disrupted.
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