Early heat wave affected parts of Europe, reaching record temperatures of 36 C.
35 reports, 18 independent
Updated Aug 25
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What happened
Early heat wave affected parts of Europe, reaching record temperatures of 36 C.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Atmospheric circulation shifts are driving intense heatwaves in Europe.1 source
- Heatwave caused a grass fire in the city of Edinburgh.Sub-event
Europe is dealing with a heatwave that began on May 27, featuring record-breaking temperatures.1 source
Heatwave in Europe led to water shortages, record temperatures, and energy market anomalies.1 source
Edinburgh was affected by the early heatwave in Europe, reaching 36 C.1 source
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Europe has been experiencing a heatwave since May 27, marked by record-breaking high temperatures.Also in this story
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- Saarland experienced a new all-time temperature record on June 1, 2026.
- Extreme heatwaves are causing near-nationwide alerts in Germany and straining tourism and daily life across Italy.
The entities involved
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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Edinburgh
capital city of Scotland, UK
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