Weather tracker: Extreme heat in Europe as typhoon strengthens off Philippines
Summary
Central and eastern Europe will continue experiencing very hot weather, with temperatures rising above normal for early July in some areas. Meanwhile, Typhoon Mekkhala is strengthening near the Philippines and is expected to cause strong winds and high seas near Taiwan and southern Japan. In the US, severe thunderstorms and storms have affected parts of the country and may bring flooding, hail, and tornadoes in the coming days.Key Facts
- Central and western Europe’s extreme heat is moving east and cooler weather is arriving in the west.
- Temperatures in eastern Europe, including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and the northern Balkans, could reach 35-40°C.
- Typhoon Mekkhala, the seventh typhoon this season, has winds of 75 mph and gusts over 100 mph near the Philippines.
- Mekkhala is expected to peak with winds above 100 mph around Tuesday and Wednesday.
- The typhoon will stay over the Philippine Sea but might cause large waves near Taiwan.
- Mekkhala may weaken to a tropical storm before reaching southern Japan later this week, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flood risks.
- In the US, severe thunderstorms have disrupted some events and will likely continue, shifting from the central states toward the east.
- These storms may cause flooding, hail, and possibly tornadoes in parts of the Great Plains and beyond.
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