No End to the Heat Wave: Record High of Almost 50°C in Western Greece
The biggest heat wave of the summer of 2026 continues in Greece, with temperatures among the highest recorded in recent years. Western Greece reached 49.9 degrees
The biggest heat wave of the summer of 2026 continues in Greece, with temperatures among the highest recorded in recent years. Western Greece reached 49.9 degrees
August is coming to an end with temperatures the likes of which we haven't seen this summer. In Athens and Thessaloniki, temperatures will reach almost 40°C
Authorities in Italy are issuing a sun warning for large parts of the country. Tourists have been warned not to drink water from the famous fountains
Multiple European countries issue heat and thunderstorm alerts as dangerous temperatures and severe weather threaten travel and outdoor plans
August will bring new heat waves across the country, with extreme temperatures expected in the south and Sicily. Northern Italy is preparing for severe thunderstorms, hail and strong winds
A red warning has been issued for parts of Greece after days of extreme heat, Spain is bracing for a particularly hot week, and Britain has already recorded unusually high temperatures
Rome, Naples, Florence, Palermo and Bari are under the highest heat warning, while the north of the country is warned of thunderstorms, hail and flooding
Authorities across Europe have issued a mix of heatwave and storm alerts, highlighting a dramatic contrast between scorching temperatures and severe thunderstorms
Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the hottest in recent years. After several heat waves, this weekend will also be exceptionally hot. Here are some of the predicted temperatures
Not over: Temperatures in Western Europe are returning to averages for the end of June, but the heat wave is now reaching Eastern Europe with temperatures approaching 40 degrees