Event Brief
France heatwave: orange alert covers nearly two-thirds
Filed: Jun 20, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: Nearly two-thirds of France is under an orange heatwave alert as temperatures approach 40C.
WHO: French authorities
WHAT: Nearly two-thirds of France placed under an orange heatwave alert as temperatures look set to hit 40C
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 4:48 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Temperatures are expected to reach around 40C, prompting an orange heatwave alert.
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