Western Europe swelters as late May heat dome shatters records
Western Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave in late May, with temperatures soaring significantly above seasonal averages. France, the UK, and Spain are particularly affected, with local records being shattered. Authorities are issuing warnings about the potential health risks associated with the extreme heat.
- ▪France is facing temperatures up to 11C above normal, prompting yellow heatwave alerts in several départements.
- ▪In Nantes, temperatures reached around 34 to 35C, breaking local May records.
- ▪The UK recorded its hottest May day ever, with temperatures hitting 34.8C at Kew Gardens in London.
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