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Netherlands unprepared for extreme heat as new normal; Temps above 30°C again this week

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Extreme heat is becoming increasingly common in the Netherlands.

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NL Times

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Another hot week ahead for the Netherlands, peaking at 38°C on Friday

The Netherlands is in for another week of hot weather, with maximums ranging between high-twenties and mid-thirties, peaking at 38 degrees Celsius on Friday.

DutchNews.nl

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· Jun 22, 2026

Netherlands braced for hottest days of the year

The Netherlands is heading into its hottest spell of the year so far, with temperatures in the south forecast to...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Western Europe sizzles: Records its hottest June as heatwaves surge, says EU Monitor

Average temperature in western Europe reached 20.74C in June, over 3C above the 1991-2020 norm, as per the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 7, 2026

WHO warns Europe of ‘more deadly weeks’ ahead as new heatwave builds over Atlantic

Portugal and southern Spain are bracing for temperatures of up to 43°C, while Greece is not currently at the centre of the new heat episode but faces a hotter-than-normal July The post WHO warns Europe of ‘more deadly weeks’ ahead as new heatwave builds over Atlantic appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Standard

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· Jun 26, 2026

London weather LIVE: Hottest June day ever predicted for capital as heatwave epicentre shifts onto city

Met Office says highest temperatures will ‘shift towards southeastern England’ today with 38C high possible

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 1, 2026

With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather

Temperatures reached more than 44C (111F) in south-west France this week and 40C (104F) in Paris. Across Europe, the average high temperature has hit the late 30s, almost 20 degrees above average for June. The current heatwave has been unusual in that temperatures have soared in northerly areas. Yet the expectation among meteorologists is that regular patterns [] The post With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

How unusual is Europe's intense heatwave?

European countries including France, Britain, Italy and Spain have been sweltering in extreme heat this week, and the continent is warming at more than twice the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The new Reuters Climate Monitor tracks just how abnormal the current high temperatures are. #heatwave #europe #climate #climatechange #extremeweather

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· Jun 26, 2026

The great overheating: Europe gets stuck with an ‘omega block’ weather pattern

The great overheating: Europe gets stuck with an ‘omega block’ weather pattern

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 24, 2026

Europe's heatwave sets new fatal records

Paris, June 24: Europe on Tuesday braced for more extreme weather as a deadly heatwave threatened fresh temperature reco...

The Watchers

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· Jul 10, 2026

Western Europe records hottest June on record as heatwave drives widespread temperature extremes

Western Europe recorded its warmest June on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 20.74°C (69.3°F), 3.06°C (5.51°F) above the 1991–2020 average, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The record-breaking month coincided with widespread heatwaves across western and central Europe that set national and local temperature records, while June ranked as the second-warmest globally in the ERA5 dataset. Source

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 26, 2026

Europe’s deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events

Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe's heatwave climbed in Spain and France and authorities cancelled concerts and other public events because of health risks.

MIT Technology Review

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· Jun 26, 2026

Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.

It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36.1 °C (about 97 °F). But as the weather app on my phone confirmed, it felt like 39 °C. It’s frightening that we are seeing such temperatures in

DailyNewsHungary

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· Jun 28, 2026

Hungary heat record broken as temperatures reach 40°C near Budapest

Hungary has just seen record-breaking heat — how are you coping with the extreme temperatures? Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-heat-record-broken-2026-june/

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 29, 2026

Heatwave grips Eastern Europe after Germany weather breaks records

The deadly heatwave that’s set temperature records across western Europe for more than a week has shifted east to scorch Hungary, Romania and the Balkans. Hungary’s Budapest is expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104F) on Tuesday, according to models from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Belgrade in Serbia and Bucharest in Romania will reach 38 degrees and 37 degrees, respectively, on Monday. Red warnings for extreme heat have been issued in Poland, Hungary, Romania,...

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

June heat topped 35C for two-thirds of Europe population

PARIS: More than two-thirds of Europeans experienced temperature over 35°C during a June 15-30 heatwave, according to an AFP analysis, as the continent continues to be ill-adapted...

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 29, 2026

At least 130 mn people in Europe face temperatures above 35C Monday: AFP analysis

At least 130 million people in Europe, mainly located in the central and eastern parts of the continent, are set for temperatures exceeding 35C on Monday, according to AFP calculations. This is down from more than 190 million on Sunday, and maximum temperatures are expected to surpass 30C for over 269 million people across the [] The post At least 130 mn people in Europe face temperatures above 35C Monday: AFP analysis appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Central Europe sizzles as records smashed

BERLIN (AP) — Temperatures soared to record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moved to central and eastern parts of the continent. Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in the Nordic countries not known for sweltering summers. Denmark's Meteorological Institute reported a record 37 degrees Celsius in Odum north of Aarhus — the warmest day since records there began in 1874. In Switzerland, a r

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· Jun 27, 2026

Central Europe Sizzles As Heat Records Are Smashed In Switzerland, Denmark And Czech Republic

Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in the Nordic countries not known for sweltering summers.

Hungary Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

Weekend Heat Records Pave the Way for a Scorching Monday

The extreme heat wave continues to keep Hungary on edge. Last weekend, historic temperature records were broken both nationwide and in the capital, Budapest. Meteorological service HungaroMet reported historic daytime highs—and tropical nights that bring little relief from the heat. An end to the extreme heat is not in sight until midweek. The weekend brought [] The post Weekend Heat Records Pave the Way for a Scorching Monday appeared first on Hungary Today.

Medical Daily

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· Jul 6, 2026

New Jersey's Deadly Heat Wave Killed 25, Many Found Indoors Without Air Conditioning

25 dead in NJ from heat — most found indoors without AC. That same heat dome is now shifting south. Raleigh, Savannah, Atlanta face 107°F heat index Sunday. Here's the warning.

BNO News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Netherlands issues 1st-ever code red warning for extreme heat

The Netherlands has issued its highest weather alert for extreme heat for the first time, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 40°C (104°F), according to the Dutch weather service. The red warning, known as code red, will take effect as Friday begins across large parts of the country. The northern Netherlands and the [] The post Netherlands issues 1st-ever code red warning for extreme heat appeared first on BNO News.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 27, 2026

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 6, 2026

Stark heatwave warning: Met Eireann flags heat stress, drought and wildfires as temperatures to top 30C

Met Éireann said the high temperatures will occur this week, lasting into next week, with heatwave conditions expected

Skift

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· Jun 24, 2026

Heat Wave Hits Some of Europe’s Top Tourist Attractions

Europe faces record-high temperatures just as its peak travel season ramps up.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 12, 2026

New heat warning in place until Wednesday morning

High temperatures will run into Wednesday as Met Éireann has issued a new heat warning that will mainly affect the west of the country.

Interaksyon

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· Jun 29, 2026

Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?

Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe, as the continent battles a deadly heatwave. On Tuesday and Wednesday, France endured its hottest days in history, with western regions reaching highs of between 39°C and 43°C. Wednesday was the United Kingdom’s warmest June day on record, with the mercury climbing to 36.1°C. And according to early [] The post Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe? appeared first on Interaksyon.

ABC News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark

AllSides

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· Jun 30, 2026

Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary swelter through hottest days on record

Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe spread east. More than 191 million people in Europe faced temperatures of at least 35C, with extreme heat warnings across the region. Germany recorded a new all-time high of 41.7C, in Coschen, near the Polish border in eastern Brandenburg, according to preliminary data from the national weather service. This broke the previous record of 41.5C set a day earlier in Drewitz.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 21, 2026

Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temps soar; Amsterdam 100-degrees?

Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temps soar; Amsterdam 100-degrees? (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:The Longest Day: Summer Begins!America's intractable air traffic problem causing travel hell...

Kathimerini

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· Jun 22, 2026

Forecasts point to persistent heat

Greece is expected to face a hotter-than-normal and drier summer, according to seasonal forecasts from major international weather agencies that point to prolonged periods of high temperatures and limited rainfall through July and August.

The Local Norway

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· Jun 24, 2026

Will Europe's brutal heatwave impact Norway?

Norway is usually known for its cooler and comfortable summer temperatures. But with a fierce heatwave currently affecting Europe, many are wondering if the Nordic country is at risk.

DNyuz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Western Europe Had Its Hottest June on Record

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month, scientists said Thursday, as a long heat wave toppled records across France, Britain, Spain and other countries. On average, June temperatures across Western Europe were 3.05 degrees Celsius, or 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit, above their normal levels from the past few decades, according to Copernicus, the []

JOE.co.uk

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· Jul 6, 2026

Met Éireann reveals counties set to hit 29C this week

It seems the bright days are making a comeback Met Éireann has revealed temperatures will reach close to 30C this week. The national forecaster has revealed eastern and southeastern counties will see temperatures ranging from 22 to 29 degrees. While counties in this region, such as Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow and Kildare are in for sunny []

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