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Western Europe Heat Wave Tops 42°C, Wildfire Threatens

7/27/2026

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A heat wave is hitting France, Spain, Portugal and Western European nations with temperatures expected to reach 40 °C (104 °F) or higher, raising wildfire danger.
Spain’s AEMET warned the heat could last until Sunday, with southern areas possibly hitting 42 °C (nearly 108 °F).
Météo-France said soil moisture hit unprecedented lows by July 22 and that Mistral and Tramontane winds could worsen fires Monday.

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A heat wave is hitting France, Spain, Portugal and Western European nations with temperatures expected to reach 40 °C (104 °F) or higher, raising wildfire danger.
Spain’s AEMET warned the heat could last until Sunday, with southern areas possibly hitting 42 °C (nearly 108 °F).
Météo-France said soil moisture hit unprecedented lows by July 22 and that Mistral and Tramontane winds could worsen fires Monday.