Event Brief
France faces record-breaking heatwave
Filed: Jun 21, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: France’s weather service expects a widespread, prolonged, intense heatwave with temperatures possibly above 40°C.
WHO: France’s weather service
WHAT: Issued an expectation of a widespread, prolonged, intense heatwave with temperatures potentially topping 40°C
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 11:50 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The current heatwave is expected to be widespread, prolonged and intense.
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