Parts of France are preparing for a significant wind storm set to sweep across the country starting Sunday, September 14, 2025. Gusts reaching up to 100 km/h are expected in some areas, adding to what has already been an unsettled weekend of clouds, rain, and thunderstorms.
The strong winds are forecast to begin on Sunday afternoon and persist through Monday, September 15, before moving towards the North Sea by late Monday. Meteorologist Yann Amice confirmed to actu.fr that the system, a weather disturbance originating near the British Isles, will impact France with heavy winds and rain.
Coastal regions, particularly those along the English Channel and North Sea, are expected to bear the brunt of the storm. Gusts could hit 100 km/h, and potentially even higher on the most exposed headlands, according to Amice. The meteorological website Météovilles also confirms “very strong winds over the northern regions, especially in the Channel and North Sea,” predicting “the strongest gusts often between 80 and 90 km/h, sometimes 100 km/h (particularly towards Pas-de-Calais).”
Further inland, from Brittany to the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, winds are generally expected to range from 70 to 90 km/h. Across a wider swathe of the country, from the Pays de la Loire to the Grand-Est, gusts of 60 to 70 km/h could be recorded.
Following this initial system, a brief lull is anticipated for Monday night and Tuesday. However, forecasters warn of another potential strong wind event from Wednesday, September 17. This subsequent disturbance could bring further significant rainfall to the northern half of France, accompanied by potentially violent gusts reaching up to 110 km/h. While this mid-week storm is looking increasingly likely, its exact intensity and trajectory remain subject to adjustment in the coming days.
