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Meteo France Forecasts 50% Chance of Hot Weather This Summer

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Météo France forecasts a 50% chance of temperatures above average across France in June-August, which could significantly boost the country’s power demand for electric cooling and could force some reductions in nuclear output according to Montel.

  • Meteo France forecasts a 30% chance of temperatures in line with seasonal norms and a 20% chance of cooler weather.
  • In case of hot weather, nuclear generation could be reduced as many French reactors use river water for cooling.
  • According to forecasts, temperatures could start exceeding seasonal levels from next week.
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Météo France forecasts a 50% chance of temperatures above average across France in June-August, which could significantly boost the country’s power demand for electric cooling and could force some reductions in nuclear output according to Montel.

  • Meteo France forecasts a 30% chance of temperatures in line with seasonal norms and a 20% chance of cooler weather.
  • In case of hot weather, nuclear generation could be reduced as many French reactors use river water for cooling.
  • According to forecasts, temperatures could start exceeding seasonal levels from next week.