Europe is currently experiencing an extreme heat wave, which the European Commission is monitoring using the Copernicus program with support from the European Space Agency.
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Updated Jun 29
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What happened
Europe is currently experiencing an extreme heat wave, which the European Commission is monitoring using the Copernicus program with support from the European Space Agency.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- An unprecedented early-season heatwave, marked by record temperatures, has affected Europe, including Italy and Austria.Sub-event
- Europe participated in studies regarding the impacts of the current extreme heatwave.Sub-event
- A heatwave requiring amber warnings was experienced across various locations in Italy, including Genoa, Rome, and Florence, starting on May 28, 2026.Sub-event
Extreme heat wave in Europe observed via Copernicus/ESA infrastructure.1 source
The LSTM mission is monitoring the heatwaves impacting Europe.1 source
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The entities involved
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Hungary
country in Central Europe
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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European Commission
executive branch of the European Union
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European Space Agency
European organisation dedicated to space exploration
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- EU Copernicus monitors climate in Europe, and France is a member of the European Union.
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