Yellow alert for strong winds: Essonne on alert this Friday, October 23, 2026

The town of Épinay-sur-Orge is closing several parks and urging vigilance due to the forecasted wind gusts.

Generic image of strong winds in an Île-de-France park, with scattered leaves and an overcast sky.
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Generic image of strong winds in an Île-de-France park, with scattered leaves and an overcast sky.

The town of Épinay-sur-Orge is calling for the utmost vigilance this Friday, October 23, 2026, as the Essonne department is placed on yellow alert for strong winds. Gusts of 90 to 95 km/h are expected.

In response to the violent wind episode announced by the Prefecture, the town of Épinay-sur-Orge is implementing precautionary measures. In accordance with municipal order no. 433/2026, several green spaces will be closed from October 22 at 4 PM until further notice.
The parks affected by this closure are the Parc des Templiers, the Parc de la Mairie, and the Bois de Petit-Vaux. The town urges residents to respect these closures and remain attentive to the evolving situation.
During this period, everyone is advised to remain cautious and adopt good practices: be careful when traveling, secure outdoor objects and equipment that could be moved or damaged by the gusts, and follow any safety instructions.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie d'Épinay-sur-Orge (22/10/2026)