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Autumn Weather Arrives in Toulouse

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A new weather forecast for Toulouse, a city in southern France, predicts stormy weather for Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

According to the forecast, the city will see storms and heavy rain. Temperatures are also expected to fall sharply.

This sudden change in weather shows that autumn is arriving in Toulouse. The season brings cooler and wetter weather to the region.

Weather forecasters say residents should prepare for a big drop in temperature. After the warm days of summer, the cold weather may feel surprising.

The forecast also covers nearby areas, called the city's environs. People living close to Toulouse will likely experience similar storms and rain.

Weather reports like this one help people plan their day. They can decide whether to bring an umbrella or wear warmer clothes.

Météocity, the website that published the forecast, regularly shares daily weather updates for French cities. These reports focus on temperature, rain, and storms.

Vocabulary7 words

forecast
a report that predicts future weather
storms
very bad weather with strong wind and heavy rain
autumn
the season after summer and before winter
environs
the areas or towns near a city
umbrella
something you hold to stay dry in rain
residents
people who live in a place
sharply
in a strong and sudden way

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Quiz

1. What weather is forecast for Toulouse on October 7, 2026?
2. What does the forecast say about temperatures?
3. True or false: The forecast also covers areas near Toulouse.

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Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

A new weather _____ for Toulouse, a city in southern France, predicts stormy weather for Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

According to the forecast, the city will see _____ and heavy rain. Temperatures are also expected to fall _____.

This sudden change in weather shows that _____ is arriving in Toulouse. The season brings cooler and wetter weather to the region.

Weather forecasters say _____ should prepare for a big drop in temperature. After the warm days of summer, the cold weather may feel surprising.

The forecast also covers nearby areas, called the city's _____. People living close to Toulouse will likely experience similar storms and rain.

Weather reports like this one help people plan their day. They can decide whether to bring an _____ or wear warmer clothes.

Discussion questions

  1. How does the weather change when autumn arrives where you live?
  2. Do you check weather forecasts often? Why or why not?
  3. How do sudden temperature drops affect your daily plans?
  4. What do you usually do to prepare for storms or heavy rain?

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