Dangerously high temperatures forecast to return to western Europe next week
Parts of central, eastern and southern Europe are sweltering this week with Budapest forecast to exceed 40 degrees today
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The media should treat this heat as the very bad news it is
Photographs of ice-cream vans and crowded beaches could be seen to celebrate our abnormally hot weather
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Heatwave declared official on Friday, but temperatures to dip over weekend
Rainfall will become more widespread by Sunday, after thunderstorms left some without power
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‘Heat dome’ expected to move eastward over weekend with high temperatures set to hit Germany, Poland and Croatia
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France’s hottest day: ‘We had 44 degrees. I have a photo of the thermometer’
On Wednesday the temperature in Paris rose above 40 for only the fourth time in 150 years. How did France, used to June averages of 25 degrees, cope?
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Why is it so hot and when will Ireland’s ‘exceptionally warm weather’ end?
Thunderstorms and overcast conditions will bring heat wave to conclusion - though high temperatures will persist in Europe
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Rising death toll includes 212 fatalities over four days linked to high temperatures in Spain alone
France faces surge of heat-related health emergencies as temperatures exceed 40 degrees
Spain records 212 deaths due to heat in four days amid Continent-wide heatwave
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Do I have to go to work during Ireland’s heatwave?
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No plan to deal with heatwaves or how we will cope if weather gets even hotter
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Soaring values in France, Italy, Spain, England and other western European states exerting significant strain
Earth’s vital signs are flashing red and crying out for attention
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Irish holidaymakers: ‘When I stop teaching I won’t be going on holiday in July and August’
Some Irish holidaymakers are looking to cooler destinations in Europe to escape intense heat waves
Highest temperature in Ireland 27.9 degrees in Co Cork as Britain records hottest ever June day
Status yellow high temperature warning is in force in Ireland until Friday morning
France records hottest day ever as 40 drown in heatwave scorching across Europe
High temperatures believed to be linked to the deaths of two young children in their family car on Monday
Public urged to stay safe in heatwave as temperatures soar across Europe
France, Spain, Italy and Luxembourg on alert, while Met Éireann warns Ireland set for ‘exceptionally hot’ Thursday
Hot weather warning as Ireland set for temperatures of up to 30 degrees this week
Hot spell comes amid heatwave in Europe, with some countries facing highs of above 40
France restricts alcohol consumption and cancels some events as temperatures pass 40 degrees
Heat alerts issued for more than 75% of population with more than 800 schools to close
Met Éireann forecasts temperatures of up to 30 degrees in Ireland due to heat dome
Dry sunny days and muggy nights in store until Thursday, Met Éireann says
Heat dome could emerge over Europe as Met Éireann forecasts temperatures of up to 25 degrees
Light showers possible on Sunday night along northern coasts but forecast is dry with clear spells
Met Éireann issues warning for heavy rain in two counties
Status-yellow rain warning issued for Kerry and Cork, with heavy rain expected and potential spot flooding
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