Storm Nils has wreaked havoc across southern France, leaving approximately 850,000 homes without power as of early Thursday morning. The storm is being reported as the worst to hit Spain in 15 years, leading to severe disruptions and safety concerns throughout the region. Michel Le Parisien has highlighted that due to the severity of the storm, public warnings have been issued to residents, urging them to take precautions against the dangerous weather conditions.

In southern France, particularly in the Gironde region, severe flood warnings have been declared, and many schools in Aude have been closed due to harsh winds. Tragic incidents have already occurred, including the death of a truck driver when a tree branch fell on his vehicle near Dax. The French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has emphasized the need for vigilance among residents, advising limited travel and adherence to safety instructions from local authorities to mitigate the storm's impact.

Furthermore, 22 departments in France have been under orange warning alerts as the storm continues to move through the region. Meteorologist Lasse Rydqvist from Klart has mentioned that Sweden is expected to feel the effects of the storm shortly, with remnants forecasted to arrive soon. The scope of destruction caused by Storm Nils highlights the critical and often life-threatening challenges posed by severe weather events in Europe.