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BBC : Europe heatwaves
14 august
16h00
Monthly Outlook
Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.
10 august
10h24
World’s oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Ni o conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
04 august
18h21
How to avoid the worst of the Italian heat
From supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave.
29 july
14h02
Teacher caught in wildfires on France bike ride
Rob Fox says the city of Bordeaux is drenched in smoke and smog as huge fires rage in the area.
15 july
11h38
Heatwave prompts Italy’s delivery riders to strike for extra rights
Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.
14 july
23h08
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
13 july
12h23
Wildfire warning as moors and forests at risk
People in Cornwall are being warned never to light a fire or barbecue in forests or woodlands.
04 july
00h57
Hotter and hotter and hotter’ - Europe’s new climate in seven charts
Temperature records were smashed in June - and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come.
01 july
05h18
No current plans for water use restrictions
Guernsey Water says stocks are healthy and it has no plans for restrictions such as hosepipe bans.
28 june
19h37
Europe’s heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
26 june
15h36
What are scientists saying about the heatwave?
Scientists at World Weather Attribution say the temperatures were virtually impossible 50 years ago.
25 june
19h17
Europe’s ’punishing’ record-breaking heatwave shifts east
BBC Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker on what’s next for the weather in Europe
16h10
What can we expect from the weather in the coming days?
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place in the South West from 18:00 to 23:59 BST on Thursday.
24 june
15h20
Wildfire risk ’very high’ as hot weather continues
Head Ranger Simon Lee says fires can start and spread very quicky and can be absolutely devastating.
14h41
What warnings are in place in the South West?
BBC South West senior meteorologist David Braine explains what the different warnings mean for people.
14h02
Concern over ’dangerous’ heatwave power outage
Chipping Norton residents have criticised a planned power cut as a red heat warning is in place.
13h56
European countries face sweltering heat
BBC correspondents across France, Belgium and Spain describe how the heatwave has been affecting people around Europe.
13h51
Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
06h41
What’s next for the heatwave and when will it end?
Simon King looks temperature readings throughout the week as the heatwave continues.
22 june
16h42
Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.
16h24
Weather for the week ahead
Will the extreme heat forecast for some parts of the UK last into next week? Chris Fawkes has the details.
14h44
Future heatwaves could reach 45C
New research shows the prospect of 45C heatwaves is not as far away as you might think.
13h43
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
19 june
15h16
Extreme heat warning issued as UK heatwave could hit 35C
Extreme heat warning issued as UK heatwave could hit 35C
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