A major heat wave is currently sweeping through Europe, pushing temperatures to unprecedented levels and leading to both health warnings and wildfire threats.
Europe Suffers Under Intense Heat Wave
Europe Suffers Under Intense Heat Wave
Extreme temperatures lead to health alerts and wildfire risks across multiple countries including Spain and France.
June 29, 2025, 11:43 a.m. ETA dangerous heat wave has settled over Europe, with alarming temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages and triggering health alerts and fire warnings across the continent. This extreme weather condition is expected to continue into the coming week, with little relief anticipated during nighttime hours.
Countries such as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece are experiencing some of the worst impacts of this heat episode, as forecasters predict that such events will only intensify due to climate change. In Spain, temperatures reached a staggering 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius) in El Granado, southwest of the country on Saturday. This temperature—pending verification—could establish a new record for June, surpassing the earlier high of 113 degrees logged in Seville approximately 60 years ago.
AEMET, Spain’s national meteorological agency, has indicated that the heatwave is likely to persist until at least midweek, with widespread temperatures exceeding 95 degrees and potentially surpassing 104 degrees in regions along the Mediterranean coast as well as the southeastern highlands. Nighttime temperatures are projected to stay above 68 degrees, creating an especially oppressive environment.
In response, Spain's Ministry of Health has issued red alerts, denoting "high risk," for various areas in the north and west of the country through Monday. Health officials are urging citizens to remain hydrated, avoid exposure to the sun during its peak hours, and pay special attention to vulnerable groups including the elderly, expectant mothers, children, outdoor workers, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions.
Countries such as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece are experiencing some of the worst impacts of this heat episode, as forecasters predict that such events will only intensify due to climate change. In Spain, temperatures reached a staggering 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius) in El Granado, southwest of the country on Saturday. This temperature—pending verification—could establish a new record for June, surpassing the earlier high of 113 degrees logged in Seville approximately 60 years ago.
AEMET, Spain’s national meteorological agency, has indicated that the heatwave is likely to persist until at least midweek, with widespread temperatures exceeding 95 degrees and potentially surpassing 104 degrees in regions along the Mediterranean coast as well as the southeastern highlands. Nighttime temperatures are projected to stay above 68 degrees, creating an especially oppressive environment.
In response, Spain's Ministry of Health has issued red alerts, denoting "high risk," for various areas in the north and west of the country through Monday. Health officials are urging citizens to remain hydrated, avoid exposure to the sun during its peak hours, and pay special attention to vulnerable groups including the elderly, expectant mothers, children, outdoor workers, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions.
