Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

A Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France

Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense.

By Lynsey Chutel and Nazaneen Ghaffar

UK and Europe shatter heat records in ‘mind-boggling’ May

Peak temperature of 35C in London breaches previous historical monthly high by more than 2C

'It was 30°C in the classrooms this afternoon, it was very tough': France experiences its hottest day in May on record

Temperatures soared on Tuesday, reaching between 33 and 36°C (between 91 and nearly 97°F) across much of France, especially in the West, 10 to 15°C above seasonal norms. These are midsummer temperatures, even though summer has not yet begun.

Temperature records fall as Western Europe swelters under intense heat wave

The U.K. has smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours as a spring heat wave continued to scorch parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.

'Heat dome': Heatwave conditions hit France and parts of Europe

🌡️ #France and the #UK on Monday experienced their hottest day in the month of May on record, the countries' weather agencies said, warning that Tuesday may be even warmer. The French government said seven people have died due to causes linked "directly and indirectly" to the #heat.

By FRANCE24

UK heatwave disrupts London trains as smoke spotted on railway tracks

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By TOI World Desk

UK, France log hottest-ever May day as Europe swelters through record-breaking heatwave

The UK recorded a temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius at Kew Gardens in southwest London, breaking the record of 34.8 which was set at the same location Monday.

Extreme heatwave in Europe: Seven dead in France, temperature shatters record in UK

Europe heatwave threatens climate records - The Straits Times

Europe heatwave threatens climate records  The Straits Times

How to stay safe in the summer heat

Across the country, people are slathering on the suncream and digging out their summer shorts as Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow High Temperature warning for eight counties with temperatures forecast to hit up to 30C in some areas.

Unseasonal May Heat Wave Grips Western Europe - Tempo.co English

Unseasonal May Heat Wave Grips Western Europe  Tempo.co English