A scorching wind brought temperatures near 46 degrees in Nîmes

Nîmes experienced an exceptional heat peak of 45.9 °C on June 28, 2019 in the region. This record was likely fueled by a phenomenon similar to the foehn effect, combining dry air and a north wind blowing at 13 knots with gusts reaching 23 knots. This type of hot and dry wind rushing down from the heights proves particularly favorable to forest fires.