Spectacular storms hit Île-de-France: trees downed and metro stations at a standstill
On Wednesday, the Île-de-France region was the scene of thunderstorms of surprising intensity, following a period of crushing heat. The storm caught many residents by surprise, despite warnings from Météo France. Lightning streaking across the sky and wind gusts exceeding 110 km/h (68 mph) created scenes worthy of an action movie, saturating social media with spectacular videos and captivating photos. A spectacular storm: impacts and damageThe damage caused by this storm is already visible. Dozens of trees were uprooted, and broken branches litter the roads of Paris.
Wind gusts reaching a peak of 112 km/h (69 mph) were recorded at the top of the Eiffel Tower, while speeds of 98 km/h (61 mph) were measured in Villacoublay and 87 km/h (54 mph) in Paris-Montsouris. Discover the impressive images of the violent thunderstorms that hit the Île-de-France region, causing trees to fall and metro stations to shut down. This destructive weather highlights the consequences of these climate changes.
The most affected neighborhoods: Western neighborhoods of Paris, particularly Boulevard Exelmans Areas around the Eiffel Tower and Montsouris
This severe weather also caused flooding, particularly in metro stations such as Franklin Roosevelt and Alma-Marceau, where access was closed.
- Traffic on the T3a tram
- was also suspended, illustrating the scale of the chaos created by this storm.
- Reactions on social media:
Internet users quickly shared videos showing the power and unpredictability of the storms. Here are some excerpts from these publications: https://twitter.com/meteofrance/status/1812506134655197693 https://twitter.com/Prefet03/status/1812753677796454493
RATP faced considerable difficulties due to the severe weather, forcing users to adapt their journeys to return home. Images of flooded platforms and fallen trees circulated on the networks, capturing users’ attention.
Eiffel Tower
| Gusts recorded at 112 km/h | Alma-Marceau |
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| Access closed due to flooding | Villacoublay |
| Gusts at 98 km/h | |
| Data & Facts: Thunderstorms in Île-de-France | The storm in Paris arrived after several days of excessive heat, reminding Île-de-France residents that weather hazards can occur quickly. |
Météo France
forecasts had predicted this change, but the storm’s intensity was unexpected. Discover the latest dramatic events in Île-de-France as spectacular thunderstorms wreak havoc, with downed trees and metro stations at a standstill. Stay informed of impacts and safety advice.
Maximum Wind Gusts: 112 km/h
- Precipitation Measurements: Flood Alerts Identified
- Metro Stations Affected: Franklin Roosevelt, Alma-Marceau, Victor Hugo
- Infrastructure management services, such as RATP, SNCF, and even La Poste, responded quickly to mitigate the impacts. However, the challenge remains considerable, and the repercussions of this storm will extend beyond today.
Power Incidents The severe weather also disrupted the electricity supply, with teams from EDF and ENGIE mobilized to make necessary repairs. The most affected neighborhoods experienced temporary outages, requiring rapid response. ServiceImpact EDFInterventions to restore electricity ENGIERepairs to the gas network
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Flood management in affected areas Future outlook: what Île-de-France residents can expect With the June 2025 storms, climatologists fear more frequent extreme weather events in the Île-de-France region. Forecasts suggest that this type of scenario could become increasingly common, highlighting the importance of increased vigilance. Citizens
| must therefore prepare for such severe weather in the coming years. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF6EYNPbwAo |
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| Emergency services, such as those from | Tropiques Énergie |
| and | CNR (Compagnie Nationale du Rhône), are maintaining constant vigilance to protect infrastructure and residents in the event of new events. The coming weeks could still reveal some climatic surprises. |
