Europe experiences record-breaking heat wave
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U.K. Met Office, Météo-France
Europe (UK, France)
June 22-24, 2026
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Record-breaking temperatures in the UK and France due to a heat dome. Temperatures in the UK reached 36°C, with forecasts up to 39°C. Parts of France recorded 43°C, marking the hottest night on record.
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