record-breaking heat
Coverage of record-breaking heat in the Nexus archive.
- Swimmer bitten in suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, prompting brief closure as the U.S. battles record-breaking heat
A swimmer was bitten in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, leading to a temporary beach closure. The incident occurred amid multiple shark sightings in New York beaches and record-breaking heat in the eastern U.S. Authorities confirmed non-life-threatening injuries and resumed restricted swimming after finding no sharks.
- From Kansas to NYC, record-breaking heat is going to bake the US into 4th of July weekend
Record-breaking heat is expected to push real-feel temperatures to 100-115°F across much of the US from Kansas to NYC during the 4th of July weekend.
- Europe’s extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
A new study states that the record-breaking heat scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change.
- France suffers major power outage as Europe sizzles in record-breaking heat
France experienced a heat-related power outage affecting 68,000 homes in western France as Europe faces record-breaking heat. The incident highlights infrastructure strain amid extreme weather conditions.
- Record-breaking heat expected across UK this week, says Met Office
The Met Office has issued an expanded extreme heat warning for the UK, predicting record-breaking temperatures up to 38C this week. Health alerts are in place due to high humidity and heat stress risks for vulnerable populations. The forecast suggests potential to break the previous June record of 35.6C set in 1976 in Southampton and Camden Square, London, in June 1957.
- Summer hasn’t officially begun, but record-breaking heat is already sweeping parts of the country
Record-breaking heat is affecting parts of the country before summer officially begins, with New York City experiencing a 'code red' warning due to extreme heat. A woman was seen using an umbrella in NYC amid the extreme weather conditions.
- Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
Thousands of households in southeast England experienced water shortages or low pressure due to a record-breaking heatwave and high demand. The dry spring exacerbated the situation, highlighting issues with Britain's aging infrastructure.