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 preparing for its fifth heat wave alert this season, as high temperatures continue to soar across the country. National weather agency Météo-France predicts temperatures reaching 40°C starting Tuesday, particularly in southeastern France.
This heat wave follows an intense stretch of hot weather that began in May. The extreme conditions have led to major wildfires, prolonged drought, and the establishment of new national temperature records. Climate statistics indicate that 2026 is on track to become the third-hottest year on record, behind 2024 and 2025. However, there is still time for 2026 to potentially surpass those records, according to climate scientists.
The current heat wave is a result of the combined effects of accelerated human-caused global warming and a massive El Niño event. The latter is a periodic warming of parts of the Pacific Ocean that causes temperature variations worldwide. The combination of these factors increases the likelihood that 2026 could become the hottest year on record by the end of the year.
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