Event Brief
Late-May heat dome breaks records across Western Europe
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: France, the UK and Spain saw record late-May heat, reaching up to 11C above normal.
WHO: Officials in France, the UK and Spain
WHAT: A late-May heat dome drove record temperatures, with health risks increasing.
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 2:35 AM ET
WHERE: Western Europe
WHY: Temperatures rose to record levels, increasing health risks.
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