Western Europe reeled under an unseasonal heatwave on Tuesday as record-breaking temperatures swept across the continent.

Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week.

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain

Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks.

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal…

France is on the frontline of an exceptional early summer heatwave, with authorities reporting seven deaths– including five drownings – as a “heat dome” is pushing temperatures…

The UK and France have registered record May temperatures as western Europe swelters under a "heat dome." Such extremes are occurring more often as the planet warms.

Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May.

The UK and France have registered record May temperatures as western Europe swelters under a "heat dome."

Western Europe reeled under an unseasonal heatwave on Tuesday as record-breaking temperatures swept across the continent.

Temperatures toppled seasonal records across Western Europe on Tuesday, triggering government warnings over risks to life.

Record temps as spring heatwave bakes Europe

Europe sizzles as record-breaking May heatwave scorches continent-

Europe is sweltering under extreme heat that has broken records and claimed lives. Why is the continent heating so fast?

Europe is sweltering under an early heat wave that has broken records and claimed lives. What is happening to make it so hot?

Temperatures across parts of continent around 10-15C above average for this time of year, while thunderstorms strike eastern Australia