Meteo France
Coverage of Meteo France in the Nexus archive.
- Paris police seek to halt Diamond League meet as historic heat wave strains services
Paris police authorities requested the cancellation of this weekend's Diamond League track and field meet and other events due to a historic heat wave straining emergency services. The French track and field federation stated it had not yet received the order but planned to proceed with only elite athletes to prioritize safety.
- The hottest day in French history was so bad the Louvre and Eiffel Tower had to close early
France recorded its hottest day ever, prompting early closures of the Louvre and Eiffel Tower. A heatwave affecting Europe led to red alerts in France, the UK, and Spain, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. The event, linked to human-caused climate change, caused disruptions to schools, transportation, and outdoor work, while over 40 drowning deaths were reported.
- By the numbers: What to know about Europe’s heat wave
A heat dome has caused record-breaking temperatures across western Europe in June, with the UK, Germany, France, and Spain experiencing over 40°C. High humidity and extreme heat have led to health risks, disrupted events like the Austrian Grand Prix, and set new temperature records in multiple countries.
- France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
France recorded its highest temperature ever on Tuesday as a heat wave affected Europe, prompting closures at landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. Extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas, led to red alerts in France, the UK, and Spain, while climate change is linked to intensifying weather extremes.
- Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records its hottest day ever
France recorded its hottest day ever at 29.8°C (85.6°F) amid an early heat wave affecting much of Europe, with 40 drowning fatalities reported. The heat wave, linked to climate change, has prompted red alerts in 54 French departments and extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) in multiple regions, impacting infrastructure and public health.
- Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records its hottest day ever
France recorded its highest temperature ever at 29.8°C amid an early summer heat wave, with 40 drowning fatalities reported and 54 departments under red heat alerts. The heat wave, affecting Italy, Spain, and Britain, has led to museum closures and warnings of record-breaking temperatures linked to human-caused climate change.
- Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths
Europe is experiencing an early summer heat wave with France recording 40 drowning deaths in a week. France, Italy, Spain, and Britain are affected, with 54 French departments under red heat alerts. The Louvre and Eiffel Tower have adjusted operations due to extreme temperatures.
- 40 drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave
40 people drowned in France as they sought to cool down during a severe heatwave affecting much of Europe. Record temperatures disrupted schools and transport networks in Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Spain. The heatwave, driven by an Omega block weather pattern, is linked to Europe warming more than twice the global average.
- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with 54 departments under red alerts, temperatures exceeding 40°C, and impacts on schools, trains, and public events. Over 20 drowning deaths have been reported, and scientists link the extreme heat to human-caused climate change. Similar conditions are affecting the UK, with record-breaking temperatures forecast.
- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is under a red heat wave alert as extreme temperatures, potentially breaking records, impact infrastructure and public health. The heat wave, linked to climate change, has caused disruptions to schools, trains, and sports, with 20 drowning deaths reported since the weekend.
- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with 54 departments under red alert, temperatures exceeding 40°C, and impacts on infrastructure and public health, including 20 drowning deaths. The event is linked to climate change and compared to the deadly 2003 heat wave, with projections of more record-breaking heat in the coming years.
- France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths
France is enduring a record-breaking heat wave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, causing deaths and prompting red alerts. The weather service warns of prolonged extreme heat, similar to the 2003 heat wave that killed 15,000 people, while schools close and health risks escalate due to poor air quality and heat-related hazards.
- France sizzles in a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with record-breaking temperatures exceeding 40°C, leading to red alerts in over half its regions. The heat has caused extreme nighttime temperatures, health risks, school closures, and worsened air quality in Paris. The UK also issued an extreme heat warning for southern England and Wales.
- France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread
France faces a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, prompting red alerts across more than half of its regions. Schools are closing, public health warnings are issued, and authorities are restricting alcohol consumption as the heatwave, linked to human-caused climate change, persists until at least Friday.
- France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, prompting red alerts across most regions. Schools are closing, public health warnings are issued, and the UK also faces extreme heat warnings. Climate change is linked to the increasing frequency of such extreme weather events.
- France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread
France is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, leading to red alerts, school closures, and public health warnings. The UK also issued extreme heat warnings, and the event is linked to climate change, which has contributed to rising heat-related deaths in Europe.
- France swelters as first-ever May heatwave alert issued
France experienced record high temperatures in May, with Paris recording its first temperature above 30°C. A yellow heatwave alert, the first issued in May since the system began in 2004, was declared by Meteo France.