NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
France and U.K. issue heat wave alerts as temperatures approach record highs
National weather agencies in France and the U.K. have issued heat health alerts as temperatures are forecast to reach up to 40 C (104 F) in parts of France and 36 C (96.8 F) in England starting this week. These alerts follow a series of extreme weather events across Europe since May, including record-breaking temperatures, widespread drought, and significant excess deaths.
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Residents in affected regions face increased health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations, and potential strain on local health services due to the sustained extreme heat.
Key Facts
- Temperatures in southeastern France are expected to reach 40 C (104 F) starting Tuesday.
- An amber heat health alert is in effect for most of England starting Tuesday with forecasts of 36 C (96.8 F).
- June 23 was recorded as the hottest day ever in France, reaching 44.3 C (111.7 F) in the southwest.
- France recorded at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during the month of June.
- Two heat waves in May and June led to more than 2,800 excess deaths in the U.K.
- July 2026 sea surface temperatures reached a record average of 20.96 C (69.73 F).
- Western Europe's average temperature for June-July 2026 hit 21.62 C (70.92 F), a new record.
- A wildfire in southwestern France previously forced 220,000 people to evacuate their homes.
- Half of England and all of Wales are currently under drought conditions.
Who's Mentioned
personSamantha Burgess“Strategic lead for climate at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forec”organizationEuropean Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts“Research organization providing climate data.”organizationMétéo-France“National weather agency of France issuing heat warnings.”organizationCopernicus“European climate agency providing temperature statistics.”