Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Spain
A heat dome over Europe has led to record high temperatures in the UK, France, and Spain. Forecasters predict that this extreme heat will continue throughout the week, with temperatures peaking at 38°C in Spain. Climate experts warn that such heatwaves are becoming more common due to human-induced climate change.
- ▪Temperatures in the UK reached 34.8°C, marking the hottest May day on record.
- ▪France placed eight western regions under a heatwave alert as dozens of temperature records were broken.
- ▪Spain is expected to experience temperatures between 36°C and 38°C, with restrictions on outdoor work implemented in Italy.
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People seek relief from the heat along the Seine River in Paris, Monday, May 25, 2026. Artwork by street artist JR is seen on the Pont Neuf in the background. MICHEL EULER / AP PHOTO/MICHEL EULER Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom and France on Monday, May 25, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the high temperatures not usually seen until high summer. Temperatures in Spain were expected to peak later this week at 38°C, while parts of Italy imposed restrictions on working outdoors.
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