Strong gusts of wind are expected Thursday in Brittany. - DAMIEN MEYER / AFP

After the record for sunshine in May, it is the return of the storm in Brittany. In the night from Wednesday to Thursday, a big depression will befall the region according to Météo France with heavy rain and strong winds which are expected. Finistère and Morbihan will be the most affected with cumulative rainfall of up to 40 to 60 mm over the episode. The two departments were also placed on the alert orange rain and floods for Thursday.

🔶🌧️ The # Finistère and #Morbihan are placed in #VigilanceOrange #PluiesInondations by @meteofrance.
The phenomenon will intensify from tomorrow morning.
⚠️ Be careful when traveling and listen to the authorities.
Stay informed on https://t.co/l9FJGOYOOU pic.twitter.com/Mj2ec6cwdH

- Ministry of the Interior (@Place_Beauvau) June 10, 2020

The rains will be accompanied by strong gusts of wind that can reach 100 km / h offshore and between 70 and 90 km / h on the coast. The two departments are placed in yellow vigilance for strong winds.

In this context, the authorities invite the population to exercise the utmost vigilance, recommending in particular to limit movement and to shelter goods that may be damaged.

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