US EditionMassive hail storm hammers Paris
- On May 3, 2025, a severe hailstorm struck Paris, causing widespread damage and disrupting city infrastructure during the late afternoon.
- After a period of unusually warm spring temperatures in the 70s and 80s, a cold front moving across northern France triggered severe thunderstorms that culminated in a hailstorm.
- The storm forced residents and tourists to seek shelter, shattered some windows, shredded spring flowers, and flooded streets, temporarily closing Paris Metro stations and affecting air traffic at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Officials issued an orange alert, the second-highest level, warning of hail, damaging winds, and heat waves while estimating hailstones at least marble-sized during the event.
- The event highlights Paris's ongoing efforts to upgrade drainage, improve weather forecasting, and invest in green infrastructure to prepare for future severe weather challenges.
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Hail Blankets Paris Streets During Weekend Storm - Videos from The Weather Channel
Iconic locations across Paris looked very different on Saturday as sudden and intense thunderstorms pelted the city and nearby suburbs with heavy rain, gusty winds, lightning and hail. Watch this video to see the travel chaos caused and the aftermath of the storms. - Videos from The Weather Channel
Massive hailstorm, flash flooding shuts down metros in Paris
A huge hail storm has rolled through Paris, France, forcing tourists and locals to run for cover. Footage of the severe hail was posted on social media. Several days of unseasonably hot weather was broken by the dramatic storm, which produced marble-sized hailstones. French media reported several metro stations were forced to close amid flash flooding. A low-pressure system moving through France and Portugal was behind the extraordinary storm. …
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