Europe is facing a major weather crisis, with parts of France expected to reach up to 45C today, as the continent swelters under a massive heatdome.

Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records.

Much of Western Europe was baking in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records.

Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, likely shattering yet more temperature…

Western Europe sweltered under a punishing heatwave on Friday, with temperatures expected to climb further in the coming days and potentially shatter more records, prompting…

This morning, the French Prime Minister called a crisis meeting with 14 of his ministers amid the rising heat, as orange heat warnings became active in 60 of the country's…

The temperature spike is being driven by a mass of hot air moving from the Sahara, fuelled by a high-pressure ‘African anticyclone’ system.

The spike in temperatures is being driven by a mass of hot air moving north from the Sahara, fuelled by a strong high-pressure system known as the ‘African anticyclone’.

Authorities accross Europe have warned of temperatures exceeding 39 and 40 degrees Celsius as a 'heat dome' sets in. Germany also faces the threat of extreme thunderstorms.

France, Spain and Germany roll out safety measures amid intensifying heat

The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

Weather alerts have been issued in several countries as temperatures soar

Europe is facing a major weather crisis, with parts of France expected to reach up to 45C today, as the continent swelters under a massive heatdome.

Rail services, schools and sports events hit, with deaths of three elderly people in France partly blamed on intense heat

Europe’s lack of air-conditioning means it is unprepared for the expected increase in ‘tropical nights’, experts warn.

European countries are taking several measures as a deadly heatwave grips the continent

Europe faces record-breaking heatwave as temperatures soar past 40C, forcing school closures, travel disruption and urgent health warnings across the continent.

About a third of France was under a “red alert” on Sunday for heat, and high temperatures reached 104 F in some areas, in a country where air conditioning isn’t widespread. The…