the large closed parks in Lyon and Villeurbanne
As a safety measure, the cities of Lyon and Villeurbanne have indicated to close their large parks while the Aurora storm hits the Rhône this Wednesday evening with gusts of winds that will reach 90 km / h in places.
While the Aurora storm reached France this Wednesday evening, the city of Lyon has decided to close its large parks as a safety measure. The parks of Gerland or even the Tête d’Or are no longer accessible to Lyonnais. The municipality calls on residents to be “vigilant” when traveling. The town hall of Villeurbanne also announced on its twitter account to have closed the parks and gardens of his city.
The Rhône in yellow vigilance for risk of winds
This decision was taken because of the strong gusts of wind which hit the Rhône this Wednesday evening and which will last overnight from Wednesday to Thursday. Peaks at 90 km / h are to be expected in particular in places depending on Meteo France. The meteorological forecasting institute has placed the Rhône on yellow alert for the risk of strong winds.
Storm Aurora is expected to hit the north and north-west of the country more severely this Wednesday evening, nine departments have been placed on orange “wind” vigilance. According to Météo France, the situation should improve Thursday morning in the Rhône and the rest of France.