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By the numbers: What to know about Europe’s heat wave

Extreme heat continues to affect western Europe with temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius. Wildfires in Spain and France have stabilized after 300,000 people were evacuated. Vegetation dried out by this summer's heat contributed to the fires.

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New data indicates Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world.

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  1. Europe Heat Wave and Wildfire Update

    Extreme heat continues to affect western Europe with temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius. Wildfires in Spain and France have stabilized after 300,000 people were evacuated. Vegetation dried out by this summer's heat contributed to the fires.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Europe has warmed twice as fast as the rest of the globe.
    • Dried out vegetation caused by extreme heat led to the fires in France and Spain.
    • More than 300,000 people were evacuated due to wildfires in France and Spain.
    confidence 70%

  2. Western Europe Heat Wave and Wildfire Update

    Extreme heat continues to impact western Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Wildfires in France and Spain have stabilized after forcing the evacuation of over 300,000 people. Forecasters expect extreme heat to return in the coming days.

    What's confirmed:

    • Wildfires in France and Spain forced the evacuation of more than 300,000 people.
    • Temperatures in many parts of western Europe have risen above 40 degrees Celsius.
    • France raised its health alert to the highest level.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A new heat wave is forecast to return in the coming days.
    confidence 90%

  3. Western Europe Heat Wave Exceeds 40 Degrees Celsius

    A heat dome is causing temperatures to rise above 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of western Europe. This extreme heat is occurring in June, which is earlier than usual. France has raised its health alert to the highest level.

    What's confirmed:

    • Temperatures in many areas of western Europe have soared above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
    • A heat dome is responsible for the current extreme weather in western Europe.
    • The extreme heat is occurring in June, which is earlier in the summer than usual.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • France has raised its health alert to the highest level.
    • The heat is moving up from north Africa.
    • The heat wave is affecting the UK, France, and Spain.
    • French citizens are using water to escape record heat, though both have proven deadly.
    • Germans have an aversion to air conditioning.
    confidence 90%