An ‘Unprecedented’ Early Summer Heatwave Grips Europe as Scientists Warn More Are on the Way

Europeans are bracing for an intense early-summer heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures forecast in parts of France and Germany before the weekend — less than a year after the region's last extreme heatwave.

Temperatures are expected to break 104°F in much of western Europe, far outstripping the comfortable weather normally enjoyed in the region at this time of year.

The warmest temperatures are expected on Thursday and Friday.

Europeans are bracing for an intense early-summer heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures forecast in parts of France and Germany before the weekend — less than a year after the region's last extreme heatwave. Temperatures are expected to break 104°F in much of western Europe, far outstripping the comfortable weather normally enjoyed in the region at this time of year. The warmest temperatures are expected on Thursday and Friday.