France braces for new storm

Strong winds, downpours and high waves are expected to hit western France from the Atlantic on Saturday, followed by Hurricane Domingos, Report informs via Interfax.

The national meteorological service Météo-France will announce an "orange" level of danger starting in the evening for ten departments of the country due to the approach of Domingos.

France, Spain and northern Portugal could be hit by very strong winds and showers from the afternoon on Saturday.

Meteorologists forecast an area of low pressure from North America will hit western France on Saturday with less intensity than Ciaran, but will cause heavy rain.

Some 13 people died from Hurricane Ciaran in Western Europe last Thursday. The hurricane brought heavy downpours and winds, with maximum gust speeds reaching 200 km/h in some places. Residential buildings were damaged, transport was disrupted, and roads were blocked due to fallen trees.