Bad weather can affect the results of the presidential elections in France, which will be held on May 7.

About this The Independent was told by experts.

So, on May 6 throughout France, heavy rains and wind are expected, and on May 7, on election day, bad weather is forecasted in the east of the country.

The publication notes that such a situation can help the leader of the "National Front" Marin Le Pen, who wants to mobilize for the election of "dissatisfied voters".

At the same time, according to polls, her opponent, ex-Minister of Economy of France Emmanuel Macron will win in the second round with 62% of the vote.

According to Elodie Fabre, a professor at the University of Queens in Belfast, the world practice shows that bad weather can really slightly change the voting result. However, she noted that for serious impact, rain should be "biblical scales".

As previously reported by the "Observer", in the media there were results of opinion polls, according to which experts named the winner of the presidential race in France.

Recall, April 23 in France held presidential elections: the winners of the first round were the former Minister of Economy Emmanuel Macron and Marin Le Pen.