UK and France prepare for another heatwave as western Europe sets new temperature record
French weather agency Météo-France is warning about temperatures approaching 40°C from Tuesday onward in southeastern France.
Heatwaves are expected to persist across the UK and France, as the region grapples with soaring temperatures. France's Météo-France warns temperatures could reach 40°C from Tuesday onwards in the south. In England, an amber heat health alert will be in effect from Tuesday, with forecasted highs of 36°C later in the week. This marks the fifth heatwave of the season in Europe, adding to a series of extreme weather events that have plagued the continent since May.
Temperatures have surpassed national records, contributing to wildfires, prolonged droughts, and thousands of projected heat-related deaths. Globally, this year is tied for the third-hottest on record, behind 2024 and 2025, with a chance it could become the hottest year by year's end. Persistent high-pressure systems have trapped heat over western Europe, exacerbating drought conditions that make soil less capable of providing natural cooling, intensifying heat waves.
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