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Western Europe is experiencing an unprecedented early-summer heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures recorded in France and the UK. More than 350 towns in France have set their highest-ever temperatures for May, with forecasts predicting even higher temperatures in the coming days. Climate scientists describe this event as having a one in 1,000 chance of occurring at this time of year based on historical climate data.
- ▪The UK recorded its all-time May temperature high of 34.8C at Kew Gardens in London.
- ▪France saw new monthly highs at 352 weather stations, with the highest at 37.1C near Hossegor.
- ▪Forecasters predict temperatures could exceed norms by 12C or 13C in the coming days.
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12m ago04.01 EDT'Unprecedented event with 1/1000 chance of happening' as record-breaking heatwave hits EuropeJon Henley in Paris and Sam Jones in MadridMore than 350 French towns have recorded their highest-ever temperatures for May as France and the UK set national heat records amid an extreme early-summer heat event that could see the mercury rise to 40C in parts of Spain by the end of the week.View image in fullscreenPeople refill their water bottles at the Jardin des Tuileries garden during a heatwave in Paris, France.
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