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Record-breaking heatwaves sweep multiple continents
Multiple regions across North America, Europe, and Asia are experiencing unprecedented heat records in 2024, with France recording its hottest night since 1947, Honduras breaking May temperature records, and the UK setting new highs for consecutive days above 35C. Scientists warn that extreme heat events are becoming normalized due to climate shifts, with concerns that Atlantic changes could further intensify weather volatility.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 41 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
FranceHondurasUnited KingdomNorth and Central AmericaEastern China
2026-08-03
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2026-07-16
- UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
- German tenants need better heat protection
- Moment dust devil tornado spins across farm shop car park as UK prepares to enter third week of heatwave with still no sign of rain
- Extreme weather in the UK is the 'new normal'
- Roads turn into rivers of ice and towns turn white in Germany and France as freak hail storms and howling winds hammer Europe ahead of yet another roasting heatwave
- How elite athletes have started training to compete in extreme heat
- Living through sizzling temperatures in Banda, Indian town that is one of the world’s hottest
- Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
2026-07-15
- Drones, AI and white paint: Europe races to protect infrastructure from heat
- Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office
- Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office
- Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
- Unprecedented UK stretch above 30C stokes ‘firewave’ and strains emergency services
- 'Unprecedented' climate change facing UK - with extreme temperatures here to stay
- UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
2026-07-14
- After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
- After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
- Britain's climate is on the MOVE: Warming is shifting north and uphill, scientists warn Northerners - with extreme heatwaves the 'new normal'
- ‘Unprecedented’ changes in UK climate are normalising extremes, report says
- At 33.6 °C, Bengaluru records hottest July day
2026-07-13
2026-07-12
- More sweltering heat and flash flooding are expected across the nation
- Near-record Denver heat Monday to start sizzling week for Front Range
- Summer sizzle continues Sunday; near-record heat early next week
- Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alert: Heat wave in full effect Sunday with little relief ahead
- Molly says to take it easy with extreme heat taking hold on this Sunday
- South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increase