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. The UK experienced its hottest May day on record, with temperatures reaching 34.8 degrees Celsius. Forecasters predict that extreme heat will persist across the region, prompting health warnings and outdoor work restrictions.
- ▪Temperatures in the UK hit 34.8 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest May day on record.
- ▪France has placed eight areas on heatwave alert due to intense heat expected to last for several days.
- ▪Spain is forecasted to experience temperatures peaking between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius later this week.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ 'Heat dome': Heatwave conditions hit France and parts of Europe — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Italy and Spain — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Spain — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Spain — Phys.org
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 00:30:00 +0800 |
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Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, SpainSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA pedestrian shelters from the sun on Westminster Bridge in London, on May 25. The UK has recorded it’s hottest May day on record, with temperatures hitting 34.8 deg C in parts of London.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 26, 2026, 12:30 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 01:11 AMListenLONDON - Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom and France on 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…
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