Stormy weather will affect Monaco and the surrounding Riviera this weekend as meteorologists warned of a powerful weather system moving across southeastern France…
Forecasters indicated that parts of the region could receive more than 80 millimetres of rainfall in a single day, accompanied by strong coastal winds approaching 80 km/h around Monaco and nearby areas.
Such conditions are not unprecedented in the Principality. According to local records, the highest wind speed ever measured in Monaco reached 93 km/h at the Jardin Exotique weather station, highlighting how exposed the coastline can be during intense Mediterranean storms.
The severe weather also caused some local disruptions. As reported by Monaco Matin, a tree that had fallen on private property above the Basse Corniche in Cap-d’Ail posed a potential risk to pedestrians and motorists on Saturday morning. The tree, located near Avenue du Trois Septembre opposite the town hall, threatened to collapse onto the road following heavy rain and strong winds.
Local authorities quickly intervened, with tree specialists removing the fallen tree later in the afternoon to eliminate the danger. Fortunately, traffic on the busy coastal road was not interrupted and no injuries were reported.
Looking ahead, conditions are expected to improve slightly, although light showers may continue across the Alpes-Maritimes region, while gusts along the coastline could still reach around 80 km/h.