Weather tracker: Europe braces for swing from Arctic chill to extreme heat
Europe is experiencing a significant temperature shift from prolonged cool conditions to a surge of warmer air. This change is expected to raise temperatures by up to 15C in countries like France and England, while the US is also facing dramatic weather contrasts. The situation has led to warnings for severe weather, including thunderstorms and potential tornadoes in the central US.
- ▪Temperatures in France and England could rise by 15C this week.
- ▪Overnight frosts have damaged grape crops in France, prompting vineyard protection measures.
- ▪The US is experiencing a winter storm in the north-west while facing tornado risks in the central states.
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The Domaine de la Pépière vineyard near Nantes, France, last summer. Overnight frosts have damaged grape crops this month. Photograph: Stéphane Mahé/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe Domaine de la Pépière vineyard near Nantes, France, last summer. Overnight frosts have damaged grape crops this month. Photograph: Stéphane Mahé/ReutersWeather trackerEnvironmentAnalysisWeather tracker: Europe braces for swing from Arctic chill to extreme heatBrendan Wood (MetDesk) Temperatures in France and England could rise by 15C, while hot air could to give way to snow in parts of USMon 18 May 2026 05.38 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 05.40 EDTShareAfter a prolonged spell of cool conditions across much of Europe, a dramatic swing in temperatures is expected in the coming days as warmer air surges…
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