Europe experiences record-breaking heatwave and severe storm warnings

Several European nations are facing an intense heatwave, with France, the UK, and Croatia issuing high-level heat alerts and recording new temperature highs. Forecasts indicate temperatures could exceed 40°C in Germany and Poland. Concurrently, parts of the UK are under yellow thunderstorm warnings, anticipating heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds. This combination highlights a period of significant weather challenges across the continent.