More than 700 temperature records were set in France over two days due to an abnormal heat wave
France is experiencing a heatwave, which led to more than 400 temperature records for the month being set on May 26 alone.
This was reported by BFMTV.
The day before, on May 25, the country had already experienced the hottest day in May in recorded history. On that day, forecasters recorded over 300 record-breaking temperatures.
On Tuesday, the heat intensified, and in many regions, even the records set just a day earlier were broken.
Unusually high temperatures were observed even on the English Channel coast, where the climate is usually cooler and wetter.
In particular, in the city of Brest, the air temperature was nearly 15 degrees higher than the seasonal average. In a number of towns across France, temperatures rose to nearly 32°C.
Forecasters warn that the heat wave will continue on May 27. In the south of the country, particularly in Bordeaux, temperatures are expected to reach 37°C.
Experts note that such temperatures are atypical for May and may indicate the continuing impact of global climate change.
Ukraine will not be affected by the abnormal heat forecast for Western European countries, and the wave of extremely high temperatures will remain outside our region. Meteorologists explain that weather patterns in Ukraine develop differently, so significantly milder conditions are expected through the end of May.
In the coming days, Europe is expected to experience the first powerful wave of summer heat, which will raise temperatures to record highs for this time of year. The greatest warming is forecast for the United Kingdom, France, and Spain—where temperatures may reach monthly highs.
