France’s national weather service, Météo-France, has issued orange heatwave alerts for 53 departments, anticipating a widespread and intense period of high temperatures. The heatwave is expected to begin Sunday with a particularly notable peak. Authorities predict that very few regions will escape the effects of the extreme heat. Temperatures in major cities like Paris and Lyon already exceeded 35°C (95°F) on Thursday, signaling the start of the heatwave. The alert level indicates a significant risk and calls for increased public awareness and preventative measures. Residents are advised to take precautions against heat exhaustion and dehydration as the situation develops.