Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. Météo-France said the heatwave is likely to last at least until the end of the week.

By FRANCE 24

Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings

Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France

By Via AP news wire

Temperatures forecast to hit 30C, says Met Éireann

Temperatures are forecast to hit up to 30C today in some areas, according to Met Éireann, which could potentially make it the hottest day in May on record.

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Spain

Temperatures hit record highs for May in the UK and France Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the high temperatures not usually seen until high summer. Temperatures in Spain were expected to peak later this week at 38 degrees Celsius, while parts of Italy imposed restrictions on working outdoors. In the UK,

By The Korea Herald

Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings

The UK recorded its hottest May day on record, while French officials linked the extreme temperatures to multiple medical emergencies during weekend races.

Vietnam's heatwave hits 40 C, emptying streets as tourists retreat

Hanoi reached 40.7C on May 25 as severe heat spread across northern and central Vietnam, with the wave forecast to persist through May 28.