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Warm weather to continue across Latvia as temperatures could exceed +30 degrees celsius

Baltic News Network

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June 25, 2026

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Thursday will be mostly cloudy, although sunshine will break through in some areas. During the afternoon and evening, clouds may bring brief showers to parts of eastern Latvia, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. With light winds, fog is expected to form in some areas overnight, reducing visibility. Night-time temperatures will fall [] The post Warm weather to continue across Latvia as temperatures could exceed +30 degrees celsius appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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The Standard

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· Jun 23, 2026

UK braced for record breaking heat as rare red weather warnings come into force

A “heat-dome” settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of nearly 40C on Wednesday and Thursday.

Baltic News Network

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· Jun 30, 2026

After 30-degree heat, Latvia to see a sharp change in weather conditions

Tuesday will be mostly sunny, although clouds will occasionally develop, especially in the eastern parts of the country. Brief light showers are expected only in isolated areas of eastern Latvia. Winds will remain light. Daytime temperatures will reach 24 to 29 degrees Celsius, while coastal areas will be slightly cooler at 21 to 24 degrees, [] The post After 30-degree heat, Latvia to see a sharp change in weather conditions appeared first on Baltic News Network.

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Temperatures soar across Europe

Temperatures are set to climb across Europe, with a projected 104 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of France, while Northern Europe including Belgium and the UK are expecting temperatures over 86 Fahrenheit and even hotter in the coming days, as seen in a graphic. The heat surge ‌on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of extreme conditions, prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. #europe #heatwave #france #italy #belgium #climatechange

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Temperatures to reach 35 Celsius in Greece as mainland showers and Aegean winds shape the week

Sunshine, seasonal heat and strong northerly winds in the Aegean will shape the weather in Greece over the next few days, with temperatures reaching 35C in parts of the mainland today The post Temperatures to reach 35 Celsius in Greece as mainland showers and Aegean winds shape the week appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 29, 2026

More than 1,300 deaths in Europe amid heatwave: What can countries do?

Temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday.

RTÉ News

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· Jun 28, 2026

France warns of rising deaths as heatwave grips Europe

Temperatures are forecast to reach 40C in parts of Europe as storms moved into other areas, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave.

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Related coverage for "Warm weather to continue across Latvia as temperatures could exceed +30 degrees celsius": The Standard — UK braced for record breaking heat as rare red weather warnings come into force. Baltic News Network — After 30-degree heat, Latvia to see a sharp change in weather conditions. Reuters — Temperatures soar across Europe. Proto Thema - English — Temperatures to reach 35 Celsius in Greece as mainland showers and Aegean winds shape the week. Al Jazeera — More than 1,300 deaths in Europe amid heatwave: What can countries do?. RTÉ News — France warns of rising deaths as heatwave grips Europe