The Rhône placed on orange heatwave alert this Friday

Météo France has placed the Rhône region on orange heatwave alert this Friday, June 20. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Isère is also affected by what Météo France describes as an " early heatwave ."

Minimum temperatures will be " already warm ," ranging between 17 and 20°C, while maximum temperatures will generally reach 33 to 36°C. According to Météo Lyon, the mercury is expected to reach 34°C on Friday.

During the night from Friday to Saturday, temperatures are not expected to fall below 19 to 22°C, according to Météo France.