France prepares for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record
France is bracing for its fifth heat wave alert of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across the country since May. National weather agency Météo-France is warning about temperatures approaching 40 C from Tuesday onward in southeastern France. Across Europe, the extreme heat began in May and has contributed to major wildfires ,…
France is set to endure its fifth heat wave alert this season, as the country grapples with a series of scorching temperatures that have been persistently rising since May. The national meteorological service, Météo-France, predicts temperatures near 40°C from next Tuesday in the southeastern region. The relentless heatwave has triggered extensive wildfires, prolonged droughts, and new temperature records across Europe, raising concerns over heat-related fatalities.
Globally, this year stands as the third-hottest on record, trailing only 2024 and 2025, according to climate data. However, 2026 still has potential to overtake the current record, thanks to the combined effects of global warming and a powerful El Niño phenomenon. In July, the average sea surface temperature in the open oceans reached its highest ever for the month, further exacerbating the global heat crisis.
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