An anticyclonic ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe. Badajoz hits 38°C, Santander keeps breaking records, France counts its dead. This is no blip but the new normal.

The first apparent heatwave of the year hit Spain last week, and there’s no let up yet as unusually high May temperatures are set to continue throughout much of this week too,…

Highest temperatures will be confined to France Spain and Portugal later this week

“What we used to call a July phenomenon is now arriving in mid-May", according to one weather forecaster.

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.

Extreme heat settles upon western Europe, with values in Spain set to reach 40 degrees

The UK’s Met Office said Monday was the hottest May day on record, with the mercury hitting 33.5C at Heathrow near London by 1pm.

Forecasters warn 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.

Two die in sporting events in France, Spain warns of 'tropical nights' and Britain breaks its May record; before summer even begins, Europe is already baking: 'This is becoming…

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."

Europe sizzles as record-breaking May heatwave scorches continent-

A “heat dome” is driving unusually high temperatures across Europe, pushing readings well above seasonal norms. The UK and France have already set May records, while Spain and…

La Aemet prevé que continúen las temperaturas muy por encima de lo normal durante al menos una semana más

"The climate we are living in today is simply not the one we grew up with, and our buildings and infrastructure are woefully unprepared for what's next.”

An anticyclonic ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe. Badajoz hits 38°C, Santander keeps breaking records, France counts its dead. This is no blip but the new…

Una dorsale anticiclonica dal Nordafrica blocca l’aria calda sull’Europa occidentale. Badajoz tocca 38 °C, record di maggio in 71 anni. Santander inanella primati. In Francia ci…

An anticyclonic ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe. Badajoz hits 38 ºC, Santander keeps breaking records, France counts deaths. This is no blip but the new…