Caution is advised in the Val d'Oise department this Friday, October 23, 2026. The department is under a yellow alert for wind from 5 AM to 12 PM and from 6 PM to 11 PM, escalating to an orange alert from 12 PM to 6 PM. Gusts will reach 70 to 90 km/h in the morning, then strengthen with a peak expected between midday and late afternoon. Winds will shift to west-southwest with maximum gusts between 90 and 100 km/h. A risk of showers is also present throughout the day.
In light of these weather conditions, the Municipality of Saint-Witz calls on all residents to exercise extreme caution. It is recommended to adopt several measures to ensure everyone's safety.
Recommendations include securing or bringing indoors objects that could be carried away by the wind, such as garden furniture, trash cans, or flower pots. It is also advised to limit travel, especially between 12 PM and 6 PM, the period when the wind will be strongest.
Residents are also urged to stay away from trees, billboards, and construction sites, and to seek shelter if possible during the wind peak. Particular vigilance is requested when leaving one's home due to the risk of falling objects.
In case of emergency, residents can contact 18 for the fire department or 112 for the European emergency number. The situation's evolution can be followed on the Météo-France website.
