Europe Experiences Prolonged Extreme Heatwave and Marine Heatwave

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Published: 2026-07-03
Category: weather
Source: Met Office, The Guardian, World Meteorological Organization, Columbia Climate School
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Large parts of Europe are enduring an extraordinary and record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures in some areas of England forecast to reach 39C and Spain/France potentially hitting 44C. This prolonged extreme heat is causing significant impacts on human health, ecosystems, agriculture, and infrastructure, with over 2,000 excess deaths reported in Spain and France in June. A marine heatwave warning has also been issued for UK waters.

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