France’s national weather service, Météo-France, has ended its highest-level red heatwave alert across the country, signaling the end of what it described as the most intense heatwave ever recorded. However, 22 departments, primarily in southern France and Corsica, will remain under orange alert on Monday. Maximum temperatures are forecast between 34°C and 37°C in these areas, with a potential high of 40°C in the Var department. While the peak of the heatwave has passed, authorities advise continued caution due to persistent high temperatures and the risk of thunderstorms. The easing of the red alert indicates a decrease in the immediate danger to the general population, but vigilance remains crucial for vulnerable individuals. This heatwave prompted widespread preventative measures across France, including the opening of cooling centers and public health advisories.