Weather tracker: deadly May heatwave shatters records across Europe
Temperatures across parts of continent around 10-15C above average for this time of year, while thunderstorms strike eastern Australia Europe has experienced an exceptional heatwave this week, with temperature records broken across multiple countries under a persistent area of high pressure, commonly referred to as a “heat dome.” The UK surpassed its May maximum temperature record on Tuesday, with 35.1C recorded at Kew Gardens, London. This broke the record set only the day b
Europe is currently enduring an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring significantly above seasonal averages. Several nations have witnessed record-breaking highs, attributed to a "heat dome" effect caused by a persistent high-pressure system. The United Kingdom, for instance, saw its all-time May temperature record shattered on consecutive days, reaching 35.1C in London. Ireland also experienced its highest May temperature on record.
This extreme weather event highlights the increasing intensity of heatwaves and their potential to break historical records, underscoring the impacts of climate change.
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