The respite was short-lived. After an intense heat wave, the month of July continues with “a new very hot breath” from next weekend according to forecasts from La Chaîne Météo. The forecaster announces heat wave values ​​in the south, with “full sun” over the whole territory.

“The heat wave will continue in the southeast with even the intensification of the heat”, specifies the site specialized in meteorology. In places, a few isolated thunderstorms are nevertheless to be expected, especially in the Alps. If the situation remains breathable on Saturday, the mercury should rise considerably on Sunday.

“An anticyclone will reinflate from the west on Saturday and will position itself over Central Europe on Sunday. The flow will switch again to the south to south-east sector, favoring the soaring of temperatures”, explains La Chaîne Météo.

If the high temperatures will be present from Saturday in the south of the country, with 35 to 38°C in the Mediterranean hinterland and 31 to 33°C south of the Loire on average, it will be necessary to wait until Sunday for this peak of heat is spreading. “Only the edges of the Channel should escape the high heat”, which gives temperatures between 25°C on the edge of the Channel and peaks of more than 40°C in Provence.

In our slideshow below, discover the temperatures for this Sunday, July 24, 2022, department by department. There are few cities where the mercury does not exceed 30°C! The information provided is based on Météo France forecasts for Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 1 p.m. and is likely to change in the coming days.