Storm Floriane swept across France on January 6, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain.

Gusts exceeded 100 km/h in many areas, with peaks of 180 km/h recorded in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

Météo-France issued orange wind alerts for 20 departments, including Paris and Rhône.

The storm caused significant travel disruptions, with train services halted or delayed in affected regions.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit western France, while the Rhône Valley experienced intensified rainfall.

The storm is expected to move out of France by evening, heading towards Germany and Italy.

Authorities urge caution as conditions remain volatile.