Official French meteorological administration serving France, Andorra and Monaco
France faces a prolonged heatwave with temperatures above 40C across many regions. Authorities have implemented emergency measures, closed schools, restricted alcohol at public events, and urged cooling strategies as more than 200,000 deaths in Europe are linked to heat in recent years.
A heat dome over continental Europe has produced an extreme heatwave across multiple countries. The warning system has issued red alerts in parts of France and Spain, with UK forecasts predicting temperatures in the mid-30s Celsius and possible record highs. Readers are advised to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activity during peak heat.
The UN's WMO has warned a record-breaking hot year is likely to occur by 2030 as El Niño strengthens, with 2027 potentially setting a new global heat record. The latest report notes rising fossil-fuel emissions and intensifying heatwaves across Europe and beyond, underlining the urgency of cutting emissions and accelerating clean energy adoption.