Western Europe Braces for 40C Heat as Eclipse Crowds Head to Spain
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 8
Western Europe Braces for 40C Heat as Eclipse Crowds Head to Spain
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 8
Summary
40C temperatures are forecast to spread across Western Europe next week, with southern and western Italy under red heat warnings through Saturday and Britain, France and Spain set to heat up again by midweek.
A strengthening heat dome over Europe and sea surface temperatures at least 2C above normal in much of the western Mediterranean are fueling the renewed heat, alongside a severe marine heat wave off Portugal, France and southern England.
England could reach 36C by Thursday, while central France may hit 35C and the south approach 40C in what would be France's third heat wave of the season.
Spain faces added pressure as eclipse travelers arrive for Wednesday's total solar eclipse: AEMET says some areas could near 40C, and elevated fire danger could send smoke into viewing areas.