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Heat alerts in place in 11 cities and counties Wednesday
Taipei, July 1 (CNA) Under the influence of a Pacific high-pressure system, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Wednesday warned of scorching temperatures across Taiwan and issued heat advisories for 11 cities and counties.
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry
Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 12, 2026
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system
An emergency alert is issued when areas experiencing a heatwave are forecast to hit perceived temperatures of 38C or an actual temperature of 39C for one day.
Off The Press
· Jul 12, 2026
40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western US
Severe weather alerts were in place for roughly 40 million people across the western United States on Sunday, as a heat dome scorching the region finally reached its peak. Forecasters warned of the dangers associated with the unusually prolonged bout of warmth, which they’ve called “exceptionally rare” for some locations, even in mid-July. The harshest []...Click to read more
Medical Daily
· Jul 3, 2026
Record-Breaking Heat Is Threatening Fourth of July Events as Cities Increase Safety Precautions
Heat index up to 115°F on July 4 in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C. Here's what NYC, Nashville, Boston, Philly and other cities are doing to protect people.
NDTV
· Jun 27, 2026
What Is 'Omega Block', The Weather Factor Behind Europe's Sizzling Summer
High temperatures have resulted in the highest weather warnings being issued in Switzerland, France, Austria, Germany and Hungary.
The Watchers
· Jun 29, 2026
Extreme heat alerts cover portions of 31 U.S. states, heat index up to 46°C (115°F)
Extreme Heat Warnings, Extreme Heat Watches, and Heat Advisories are in effect across 31 U.S. states after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a series of heat alerts on June 29, 2026. Peak heat index values are forecast to reach 46°C (115°F), with dangerous heat and humidity expected to persist into early July across parts of the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and central United States. Source
Focus Taiwan
· Jul 2, 2026
Heat warnings issued Thursday for most of Taiwan; south under 'red' alert
Taipei, July 2 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued heat alerts for many areas across Taiwan on Thursday, warning of temperatures of up to 38 degrees Celsius in some regions.
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 26, 2026
Thunderstorms expected in many areas late into evening as high temperature warning extended
A nationwide Status Yellow high temperature warning issued by Met Éireann earlier this week has now been extended until Saturday morning.
National Post
· Jul 1, 2026
Map shows hot weather warnings in place across Canada as heat wave descends
There are 60 hot weather warnings in place for Quebec alone, as well as 38 in Ontario and 31 in Alberta
The Standard
· Jul 8, 2026
Fire chiefs warn of wildfire risks as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer
Health and fire warnings have been issued as temperatures in some areas could reach up to 36C this week.
ArcaMax
· Jun 29, 2026
Starting Monday: 'Air you can wear' as dangerous heat settles over Illinois
CHICAGO — Cook County residents will experience at least three days of dangerously hot conditions this week, officials have warned, as a heat dome builds over the Midwest and eastern U.S. and as Illinois is hit with its first heat wave of the ...
WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville
· Jun 30, 2026
Heat Illness Symptoms and Safety Tips for Indiana and Kentucky
Heat Illness Symptoms and Safety Tips for Indiana and Kentucky
Irish Mirror
· Jul 11, 2026
Ireland weather: Met Éireann issues new Status Yellow high temperature warning for 10 counties
The warning comes into effect after a previous warning expires
HESPRESS English
· Jul 7, 2026
Spain declares top heat alert in three regions
Spain’s AEMET weather agency on Tuesday declared a top level red heat alert in three eastern regions and predicted that temperatures would rise above 40C. The Aragon, Catalonia and Valencia regions are predicted to be among the worst hit in a new heatwave that is hitting southern Europe this week. Forecasters have said it will [] The post Spain declares top heat alert in three regions appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
The i Paper
· Jun 22, 2026
UK heatwave expected to reach 40°C as Met Office issues rare red warning
Severe weather alert in place for parts of central and southern England and Wales from 9am to 9pm on Thursday
The Local France
· Jun 23, 2026
MAP: France extends red heatwave alert as blackout hits 68,000 homes
Two thirds of France, including Brittany, Normandy and Paris, are on the highest level of alert for extreme temperatures on Wednesday as 68,000 homes are without power due to a heat-related blackout.
Global News
· Jun 30, 2026
Renting in a heat wave? What landlords owe tenants in extreme temperatures
Environment Canada on Monday issued heat alerts. Cities across Canada are now seeing tenants mobilize for greater rights during heat waves.
RTÉ News
· Jul 9, 2026
High temperature warning issued for several counties
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow high temperature warning for 12 counties for the coming days as heatwave conditions hit the country.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 11, 2026
‘Significant, dangerous’ temperature warning in US for a week
‘Significant, dangerous’ temperature warning in US for a week
Le Monde
· Jul 10, 2026
France's third heatwave of the year drags on, less intense than the previous one but still stifling
Twenty-four departments in northwestern France and the Paris region will be placed on red heat alert on Saturday, with 56 departments on orange alert. The very high temperatures could persist until Thursday.
WRAL News
· Nov 11, 2025
WRAL Weather Alert Days: Dangerous triple-digit heat on tap for next 5 days
Dangerous heat moves in Thursday, and WRAL Weather Alert Days are in effect through Monday.
The Olive Press
· Jul 8, 2026
Red alert for sweltering highs of 42C in Spain’s Valencia region
PARTS of the Valencia region have been put on a maximum red alert warning for high temperatures on Wednesday, as the heatwave continues. The warning has been issued by the
Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jun 22, 2026
BREAKING: Hot weather warning for Limerick
A STATUS Yellow high temperature warning has been announced for Limerick, coming into effect tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday June 23) and lasting until Friday. The Irish meterological serivce, Met Éireann, issued the warning this Monday morning, with temperatures in Limerick expected to reach as high as 29 degrees during the week. The Status Yellow high temperature [] The post BREAKING: Hot weather warning for Limerick appeared first on Limerick Post.
The Economic Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Weather alert: Rain to batter multiple states
Weather alert: Rain to batter multiple states
Fortune
· Jun 30, 2026
America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am
Heat domes trap overnight temperatures too — and millions without air conditioning are facing this week's Eastern U.S. heat wave.
The Japan Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Extreme heat grips Japan with potential double storm brewing
Heatstroke alerts have been issued for 14 prefectures, while the country continues to face unsettled weather linked to Tropical Storm Bavi.
RTL Today
· Jun 26, 2026
311 interventions on Wednesday: Heatwave drives emergency call-outs up by 30%
Emergency services are facing a sharp rise in heat-related call-outs, with elderly people, children. and athletes increasingly affected as the prolonged spell of extreme temperatures continues.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
Belgium records hottest day of year as extreme temperatures fuel climate debate
Temperatures expected to reach up to 40C (104F) as smog warnings, event cancellations, political divisions highlight growing climate challenges
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
Record US Heat Wave Pushes Power Grid to Limit as 200 Million Swelter Over July Fourth
More than 200 million Americans face extreme heat alerts over July Fourth after New York City hit 100 degrees and the federal government declared an energy emergency; the Eastern power grid is approaching a demand record not seen since 2006.
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 22, 2026
Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
Red heat alerts have been issued in France, Spain and other nations across western and central Europe as heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days with highs of more than 40C.
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