Jotty Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 There is a storm warning till 9pm this evening : "L’Hérault, le Gard, les Bouches-du-Rhône, le Var et l’Ardèche sont enalerte orange jusque ce soir 21 heures, en raison de violents orages.Les cours sont suspendus dans le Gard pour les collèges et lycées." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 And it is pouring buckets in the Vaucluse too - and dark. Feels like 9 pm here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 And it is overcast and a bit chilly here in north 46.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Sunny in the Vendée[6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotty Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Ah softies...when it rains here it really rains..[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 How bad did the storms get; was flooding very bad?We've noticed a lot of flood preparations over the last few months, eg around Nimes; hope they helped!Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 It could have been nasty, but stopped just short. Locally, the Ceze and Gardon were very high, but there was only very localised & minor flooding, as in a few roads awash. Sadly, the Midi Libre reported today that some people were missing, presumed drowned.On Monday this week, we were on the motorway from Montpellier towards Nimes at around 16.00. The heavens opened and it bucketed down for about an hour (it took that long to do what would normally be half that time). If I could have safely pulled over, I would have done, but it was better to keep going. As hairy a drive as I've ever experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpprh Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 In Sommieres, the Vidourle rose steadily, but when the water got to 1m below the starting flood level it started to go down. The townspeople were very confident - they hadn't moved their cars from the market place !Ales and Quissac had minor flooding.There is an ongoing discussion about the local "autumn showers" here with links to videos.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks for the update.We spent 3 weeks in Sept/Oct in the Gard, and expected rain - we took full waterproofs with us. We had nothing but clear blue skies and sunshine for the whole 3 weeks, and we ate breakfast and lunch on the terrace every day. But we still remember the floods of 02, so we always go prepared at that time of year!Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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