Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe
A mass of hot air from the Sahara is moving across Europe, causing temperatures to climb into the mid-30s Celsius in countries like Germany, Italy, and Czechia. While the heat is expected to ease by next week, it marks a significant deviation from climate averages for this time of year.
Why it matters
Extreme heatwaves are becoming more frequent, posing risks to public health, agriculture, and infrastructure across the European continent.
Poppies under the midday sun in Sobotka. Temperatures in Czechia are forecast to climb to the mid-30s celsius this week. Photograph: Slávek Růta/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Poppies under the midday sun in Sobotka. Temperatures in Czechia are forecast to climb to the mid-30s celsius this week. Photograph: Slávek Růta/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Weather tracker Czechia Analysis Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe James Parrish for the MetDesk Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of Australia
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