Europe has been facing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring over 30C in countries like France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. As a result, hospitals are seeing a rise in heat-related illnesses, and the risk of wildfires has increased. The hot weather is attributed to a ‘plume’ of warm air from northern Africa and Spain, exacerbated by climate change and high sea surface temperatures.
Meteorologists suggest that the current heatwave may begin to break with a gradual cool-down expected in western Europe by mid-week, while warmer conditions will persist in eastern and southern parts of the continent. However, the warm weather is likely to continue in southern and southeastern Europe, with the potential for further warm spells in central and western Europe if winds shift to a southerly sector.
The warm water in the Mediterranean and western European coasts will contribute to continued warm and humid weather for the next few weeks. This can also fuel more rain and thunderstorms, leading to potential flash floods in parts of central Europe. Overall, experts predict that warmer-than-normal conditions will persist in Europe, with the potential for more extreme weather events unless there is a significant change in the weather pattern.
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