Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave
Summary
Paris experienced unusually high temperatures of 34°C (93.2°F) in May due to a "heat dome" causing weather 10 to 15 degrees Celsius above normal for this time of year. This heatwave affected Western Europe, making it feel like the peak summer months much earlier than usual.Key Facts
- Paris reached 34°C (93.2°F) on a Tuesday in May.
- A "heat dome" caused temperatures in Western Europe to rise 10 to 15 degrees Celsius above the average for May.
- People in Paris sought shade to cope with the intense heat.
- A visitor from Australia said they came in May expecting cooler weather than in summer months.
- The heatwave is impacting large parts of Western Europe, not just France.
- The term "heat dome" means a weather pattern that traps hot air in one area for several days.
- This early intense heat is unusual and higher than typical temperatures for May.
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