Europe faces another hot summer after a May heatwave caused hundreds of deaths in the UK. Experts warn of El Niño's return and the deadly impact of fossil fuels on heatwaves, urging better heat-health action plans and climate shelters.
Europe experiences record-breaking heatwave with temperatures 10-15°C above average, breaking May records in the UK and Ireland. Australia faces severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and hail.
France experiences unprecedented May heat with record temperatures in western cities like Brest and Nantes. Eight departments are on orange heatwave alert, marking the first time this alert has been issued in May since 2004. The UK also broke its May temperature record.
Europe is facing an early heatwave, with the UK recording its highest ever May temperature at 33.5°C. France, Spain, and Portugal are also experiencing record-breaking heat, leading to health warnings and tragic incidents during outdoor activities.
Europe is experiencing unseasonal heat, breaking temperature records in the UK and France. Deaths have been reported at amateur sports events in France, prompting government warnings about extreme heat and its dangers.
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England is set for an unprecedented May heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 35C, potentially breaking records. Overnight temperatures have already hit a new record, and further tropical nights are forecast before a cooling trend.
Eight areas in England have met heatwave conditions, with a new UK May temperature record possible on Monday. Heat-health alerts are in place for parts of the Midlands and eastern England.
Eight areas in England have met heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching 32.3C, the highest of the year so far. New national May temperature records may be set, with forecasts predicting highs of 33C or 34C in southeast England. Amber heat-health alerts are in place for parts of the Midlands and eastern England.
France is experiencing an unusually early heatwave, with several local temperature records broken on May 22-23. Paris surpassed 30°C for the first time this year. The heatwave is expected to intensify, with Finistère facing temperatures up to 33°C. Experts link these events to global warming caused by fossil fuels.
A heatwave is set to be officially declared in parts of the UK as temperatures reach record highs for May. The Met Office has issued heat-health alerts for eastern England and the Midlands, with potential impacts on health and tourism.
Weather records fall across the state, as a spell of summer-like conditions tips into the first day of May.
