A heat wave with temperatures up to +35 is sweeping across Ukraine, bringing an increased risk of wildfires
On Friday, June 26, dry weather with no precipitation will persist in most regions of Ukraine. In the west and south, temperatures will rise to 32–35°, increasing the risk of wildfires in natural ecosystems.
The weather pattern in Ukraine has not yet undergone any significant changes. Dry weather in most regions will be driven by a high-pressure system and a relatively warm air mass that is slowly spreading from the west. Northern air currents currently predominate, so forecasters predict the hottest weather in the western and most southern regions. In the southern part of the country, as well as in the eastern regions and Vinnytsia Oblast, light, short-lived showers and thunderstorms are possible in some areas during the day due to atmospheric instability.
Winds will be from the north and northwest at 7–12 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from 13–18°, reaching up to 21° in the south of the country and in Zakarpattia; daytime temperatures will range from 23–28°, reaching up to 32° in the western and most southern regions, with intense heat of up to 35° in some parts of Zakarpattia.
From June 26–28, an extreme fire danger level has been declared in most regions of the country. In particular, in the Kyiv region, weather conditions will contribute to a high probability of fires starting and spreading in ecosystems in the presence of ignition sources—such as open flames.
On Friday, June 26, Kyiv will see variable cloud cover, with no precipitation expected. The wind will be from the north at 7–12 m/s. Temperatures across the region will range from 13–18° at night to 23–28° during the day; in Kyiv, temperatures will range from 16–18° at night to 25–27° during the day, according to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center.
On June 24, France recorded the highest average daily temperatures in the history of weather observations, making this day a record-breaking one for the country.
France has faced power outages amid a record-breaking heat wave that has swept across much of Western Europe. Several regions have reported power outages, as well as the imposition of emergency restrictions and the temporary closure of educational institutions.
The extreme heat in Europe has led to at least 18 deaths.
