Brief respite may be short-lived: Europe faces another extreme heatwave
After record-breaking heat, Europe may be hit by another extreme heatwave as a high-pressure area over the Atlantic could form a heat dome. Temperatures in France may exceed +35°C this weekend, and forecasts next week show a possible peak of +40°C in extreme scenarios.
The cool-down that many European countries have been enjoying after recent record temperatures may not last. Meteorologists warn that a high-pressure system developing over the Atlantic Ocean could move toward Europe, creating a so-called heat dome. This weather phenomenon traps hot air near the ground, preventing it from dispersing.
A cold front has brought some relief to parts of Europe where temperature records were recently set. However, this respite could be brief. This weekend, temperatures in France are again expected to rise above +35°C.
Forecasts for the upcoming week, from July 6 to 12, remain uncertain. Different meteorological models offer several possible scenarios. The most extreme, predicted by the US GFS model, suggests a new powerful heatwave with temperatures reaching up to +40°C. However, most modern models indicate a more moderate development—a less intense heatwave affecting a smaller portion of Europe. Regardless, all scenarios point to temperatures significantly above the climatic norm for this time of year.
