Heatwave across Europe causes deaths, wildfires

Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave, which is likely being reinforced by exceptionally warm sea surface temperatures. To find out more about the #StateOfClimate in Europe, check out our latest report: bit.ly/3Gbw023 pic.x.com/kwCh6TI5jy

In western and south-western Europe both minimum (representative of nighttime conditions) and maximum temperatures (usually occurring during the afternoon) broke monthly station records for June in some locations. This is the #StateOfClimate. wmo.int/media/news/extreme-heat-grips-many-parts-of-europe

5-10C higher 🌡️ In some locations, temperatures are 5-10 degrees Celsius warmer than they otherwise should be at this time of the year. www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/wildfires-burn-turkey-france-early-heatwave-hits-2025-06-30/

In today's @Independent_ie I spoke to Irish holidaymakers who, like me are feeling the heat of the current #heatwave in Europe. @Thriveabetes www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-definitely-wouldnt-holiday-in-this-part-of-europe-again-at-this-time-of-year-how-irish-tourists-are-coping-in-heatwave/a1023736882.html