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Copernicus on Europe

Most recent record dated August 10, 2026.

At a Glance

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2026-08-10
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#europe

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The Story

The United Kingdom and France are preparing for their fifth heat wave of the season, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C (104°F) in parts of France and 36°C (96.8°F) in England. This follows a summer of record-breaking heat, prolonged drought, and significant wildfires across Europe, which scientists attribute to a combination of human-caused climate change and El Niño conditions.

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How It's Being Covered

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How it's being covered

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The Record

  1. 2026-08-10
    Reino Unido y Francia se preparan para otra ola de calor mientras Europa bate récords de temperatura
    Press coverage of this story.
  2. 2026-08-10
    Europa occidental impone nuevo récord de temperatura mientras olas de calor azotan la región
  3. 2026-08-10
    Reino Unido y Francia se preparan para otra ola de calor cuando Europa bate récord de temperatura
  4. 2026-08-10
    UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record
  5. 2026-08-10
    Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region
  6. 2026-08-10
    France prepares for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record