France warns that strong storms could end deadly heatwave
France's weather service has issued a warning that strong storms may signal the end of a record-breaking heatwave. The heatwave, which reached temperatures of 37.8°C, has been linked to several deaths and service disruptions across northern Europe. Meteo-France has indicated that more extreme heatwaves are likely to occur this summer.
- ▪France experienced a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures reaching 37.8°C.
- ▪The heatwave caused several deaths and disruptions in services across northern Europe.
- ▪Meteo-France warned of strong storms with hail and wind gusts exceeding 80kmh.
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France warns that strong storms could end deadly heatwaveSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA tourist sheltering from the sun under an umbrella in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on May 28.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 31, 2026, 01:31 AMUpdated May 31, 2026, 01:31 AMSummariseA record-breaking May heatwave, with France reaching 37.8°C, is ending across northern Europe; it caused deaths and service disruptions.Meteo-France warned northern France of strong localised storms, with hail and over 80kmh wind gusts, affecting major public events.Meteo-France specialist Mattieu Sorel stated it is "highly likely" France will experience more extreme heatwaves this summer.AI generatedPARIS - France’s weather service warned on May 30 that strong storms could mark the end of a…
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