The Alpes-Maritimes in vigilance "violent wind", storm warning at sea

Strong gusts of wind are expected (Illustration) -

Things are blowing hard this Friday in the Alpes-Maritimes.

Météo-France has placed the department on yellow vigilance "violent wind" until Saturday 6 am and a strong swell is announced with a storm warning, locally, at sea.

[WEATHER CAUTION] Wind up to 65 knots this WE @meteofrance

On land and at sea, unfavorable conditions as of tomorrow 8:00 am # Caution In the Sea, on the coast and in Corsica:

- Check the anchorage

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Postpone the trip

at sea, or check safety equipment and notify a loved one # UrgenceEnMer196

- Maritime Prefecture of the Mediterranean (@Premarmed) September 24, 2020

The maritime prefecture of the Mediterranean is forecasting gusts of up to 65 knots (120 km / h), the wind being able to blow in particular very strongly east of Antibes.

The authorities recommend to "postpone the trips to sea" and to check the boats at anchor.

Parks and gardens closed in Cannes

Around 10:30 am, the city of Cannes announced at

the closure of its parks and gardens as a precaution.

"The beach attendants have been warned but, at this time, there is no submersion alert linked to the swell", it was specified on the side of the town hall.

[Weather Forcast - #CotedAzurFrance]

The @PlageBeauRivage will be exceptionally closed tomorrow Friday Sept 25, due to sea

shells Your safety before all #ILoveNice #RestaurantNice pic.twitter.com/9GyqkMrXyc

- Beau Rivage Beach (@PlageBeauRivage) September 24, 2020

In Nice, the Beau Rivage private beach preferred to announce on Thursday its "exceptional closure" on Friday "due to seasick".

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