Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe
Summary
A heatwave caused by hot air from the Sahara Desert is expected to bring high temperatures to many parts of Europe this week, with some places reaching the mid-30s Celsius. The UK will also see warmer weather, while parts of Australia are experiencing a mild winter due to similar climate conditions linked to El Niño.Key Facts
- Hot air from the Sahara has moved over the Iberian Peninsula and southern and western France, raising temperatures into the low- and mid-30s Celsius.
- The heatwave will spread northeast across Europe, affecting countries like Germany, Italy, and Czechia by Friday.
- Temperatures in these areas will be 9-13 degrees Celsius above the climate average from 1991-2020.
- Southern and eastern England may see temperatures in the mid- to high-20s Celsius on Thursday and Friday.
- The heatwave is expected to last up to five days in some places before cooling down early next week.
- Australia is experiencing warmer-than-usual winter temperatures, especially in Melbourne, with highs 3-4 degrees Celsius above average.
- The Australian weather pattern is linked to developing El Niño conditions, which usually cause warmer temperatures.
- A slow-moving low-pressure system in South Australia is bringing warm air and gusty winds to the eastern part of the country.
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