Europe Hit by Fifth Heatwave of Summer 2026 as Temperatures Climb to 43°C

Europe faces its fifth heatwave of summer 2026 as a fifth heat dome pushes temperatures above 40°C across western, central, and southern regions. Spain and France are forecast to hit 43°C, with most areas seeing 35–39°C. The repeated heat events follow France's hottest June on record and Spain's warmest summer in 2025.