Europe is on high alert as the continent faces its first major heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 42C.
Aemet, Spain’s national weather agency, issued a special warning, forecasting highs of up to 42C in the country’s southern regions in the coming days.
The forecaster said the heat would be both intense and prolonged, posing particular risks to vulnerable groups and those exposed to the sun for extended periods.
Madrid’s health ministry also urged people to take precautions, advising them to stay in the shade, drink plenty of fluids, and check on older people, pregnant women, and anyone with existing health conditions.
In neighbouring Portugal, around two-thirds of the country will be placed under high alert on Sunday due to extreme temperatures and the risk of wildfires. Lisbon could see highs of 42C.
Across the border in France, with temperatures in Marseille nearing 40C, local authorities have announced that public swimming pools will be free to help residents cool down.
In Italy, where cities such as Naples and Palermo are bracing for 39C heat, the regions of Sicily and Liguria have introduced bans on outdoor work during the hottest parts of the day.
Key points
- Tourist dies of heatstroke in Mallorca - reports
- UK weather: Temperatures could hit 30C on Saturday amid amber heat health alert
- What we know about the wildfires and extreme heat across Europe
- Violent storms wreak havoc across France with two dead and dozens injured
- Maps shows fires in southern Italy
Pictured | Scorching temperatures in Venice, Italy
15:01 , Jabed AhmedItaly's health ministry warned residents and tourists on 27 June of soaring temperatures across the country, issuing a red alert for 21 cities this weekend.
The ministry issued its top red alert for cities including the capital Rome, Milan and Venice.
How to keep your home cool
14:31 , Jabed AhmedHomes can become uncomfortably warm during hot weather, especially at night when trying to sleep.
To keep indoor temperatures down, consider the following steps:
- Keep blinds and curtains closed on windows that face direct sunlight during the day
- If your home has external shutters or shades, keep them closed too
- Try to sleep or rest in the coolest part of the house
- When it’s cooler outside than indoors, typically during the night, open windows if it is safe, and create a cross-breeze to help air circulate
- Use electric fans if the indoor temperature is below 35C, but avoid directing airflow straight at your body, as this can contribute to dehydration
- Make sure heating systems are switched off
- Turn off any lights or electronic devices not being used, as they can generate extra heat
- If the temperature outside is cooler, especially in shaded areas, consider spending time outdoors
Public spaces such as places of worship, libraries or supermarkets may be cooler than your home. If they are nearby, visiting one can offer a helpful break from the heat.
How to protect yourself from the sun
14:01 , Jabed AhmedThe sun in the UK is strong enough to cause sunburn, with children especially vulnerable to skin damage.
To reduce your risk, follow these sun safety measures:
- Stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm, when the sun is at its strongest
- Wear loose, light-coloured clothing made from tightly woven fabric, such as long-sleeved shirts, trousers or long skirts
- Protect your head, neck, face and ears with a wide-brimmed hat
- Use sunglasses to shield your eyes from the sun
- Apply sunscreen generously and top it up regularly, especially after swimming or using a towel. The NHS recommends using sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 and a UVA rating of four or five stars.
How to prevent dehydration during heatwave
13:29 , Jabed AhmedThe government advises staying hydrated during hot weather by drinking fluids regularly throughout the day, particularly if you are active.
Water, diluted squash and lower-fat milks are recommended. While fruit juice, smoothies and soft drinks can seem refreshing, they often contain high levels of sugar, which may contribute to dehydration.
It’s best to limit how much of these you consume and opt for diet, sugar-free or no-added-sugar alternatives instead.
If you’re heading out, take a refillable bottle of water with you, and carry extra if travelling by car or public transport.
Alcohol can dehydrate the body, so choosing alcohol-free drinks or alternating alcoholic drinks with water is advised.
Wimbledon set for scorching start as heatwave looms
13:00 , Jabed AhmedWimbledon is braced for its hottest ever start with London set to endure a searing heatwave that is forecast to peak as play begins at the All England Club on Monday.
With the mercury expected to rise into the mid-30s Celsius on Monday after a hot weekend, players, organisers, ticket holders and those queuing face a challenging day.
While elite players are likely to cope with the expected heat, Wimbledon organisers are taking precautions to protect the general public and staff, including ball boys and girls (BBGs).
"Adverse weather is a key consideration in our planning for The Championships, and we are prepared for the predicted hot weather, with comprehensive plans in place for guests, players, staff and the BBGs," a club statement said.
More free water refill stations will be provided around the grounds and real-time weather alerts will be announced on big screens and via the tournament website.
Staff shifts will also be adjusted to mitigate the heat while 'shade-mapping' will help people get away from the sun.
Five common types of medication that make it hard to cope in the heat
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Five common types of medication that make it hard to cope in the heat
Who is most at risk during hot weather?
12:01 , Jabed AhmedWhile anyone can feel unwell in the heat, some people are more vulnerable. These include:
- Older adults, especially those aged 65 and over
- Babies and young children under five
- People with long-term health conditions such as heart or lung problems, dementia, diabetes, kidney or mobility issues
- Those taking certain medications or living with serious mental health conditions
- Anyone already unwell and dehydrated, for example, due to sickness or diarrhoea
- People who are dependent on alcohol or drugs
- Individuals who are very active outdoors, such as runners, cyclists or manual workers
- Those without stable housing, including rough sleepers or people in temporary accommodation
- People living alone who may struggle to look after themselves during extreme heat
How to spot heat exhaustion and heat stroke
11:31 , Jabed AhmedHeat exhaustion happens when the body gets too hot and struggles to cool down. It’s not usually serious if you cool down within 30 minutes, but if untreated, it can develop into heatstroke, according to the NHS.
Signs of heat exhaustion include:
- Tiredness or weakness
- Dizziness or feeling faint
- Headache
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea or vomiting
- Heavy sweating
- Strong thirst
Heatstroke is more serious and occurs when the body’s temperature rises to dangerous levels and can no longer cool itself.
Symptoms include:
- Confusion or disorientation
- Loss of coordination
- Rapid heartbeat
- Fast breathing or shortness of breath
- Hot, dry skin (not sweating)
- Seizures
Heatstroke is a medical emergency. Call 999 immediately and try to cool the person down while waiting for help.
Amber heat health alerts issued across UK as temperatures set to soar above 30C
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UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures set to soar above 30C
Climate change blamed for UK heatwave
10:29 , Jabed AhmedSearing temperatures of 32C hitting the UK this week have been made 100 times more likely due to human-caused climate change, scientists have warned.
A rapid study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) research group found the current heatwave in the south-east of England was around 10 times more likely than without human activity warming the planet.
Dr Fredi Otto, from Imperial College London, underscored the severity, warning that heatwaves are "silent killers" and that the impacts of heat are "severely underestimated", leaving the UK unprepared for the conditions expected to persist into the weekend.
Experts highlighted that older people, along with those suffering from heart issues, respiratory illnesses, and conditions such as diabetes, face the highest risk of death.
They also noted that heatwaves occurring earlier in the summer are particularly deadly, as the population is less acclimatised to coping with warmer conditions.
The researchers also identified wildfires as an "emerging risk" for the UK during summer, with conditions increasingly resembling those found in southern Europe.
They urged the public to exercise extreme caution with barbecues, cigarettes, and glass, all of which can ignite fires in the hot, dry weather.
Does it make sense to get an air conditioner in the UK amid rising temperatures?
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Weather forecast across Europe today
09:29 , Jabed AhmedHere is AccuWeather’s forecast for cities across Europe today:
- Amsterdam: 23C
- Athens: 39C
- Barcelona: 30C
- Belgrade: 33C
- Berlin: 23C
- Bratislava: 30C
- Brussels: 24C
- Bucharest: 36C
- Budapest: 31C
- Kyiv: 24C
- Lisbon: 34C
- Madrid: 37C
- Paris: 28C
- Prague: 27C
- Rome: 35C
- Sofia: 34C
- Vienna: 30C
Temperatures could hit 30C in England on Saturday amid amber heat health alert
09:00 , Jabed AhmedTemperatures could hit 30C on Saturday amid the second amber heat health alert in two weeks.
On Friday, temperatures reached 29C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, and the weather is forecast to climb over the next couple of days, according to the Met Office.
It comes as a second amber heat health alert in two weeks came into force on Friday.
The alert, which covers London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England, will last until 6pm on Tuesday.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also issued a yellow alert for Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands for the same time period, with the agency warning of significant impacts across health and social care services.
Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said: “The big talking point at the moment is the rise in temperatures we’re going to be seeing over the next few days.”
North-west England, parts of Northern Ireland and southern Scotland could see some rain on Saturday, and Scotland will see average temperatures for the time of year, but across England it could hit between 29C and 30C in the south east, the forecaster said.
On Saturday, there will be some clouds and it will be quite blustery, but it will ease on Sunday.
On Sunday, temperatures will pick up, north-western Scotland may still see rain, but everywhere else will be warmer, with expected highs of 30-31C in the south east.
Tourist dies of heatstroke in Mallorca - reports
08:31 , Jabed AhmedA Dutch tourist has died of heatstroke in Mallorca, according to local reports.
The 34-year-old collapsed while hiking with friends in Camí de Son Sales, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin.
Emergency services attempted to resuscitate him but were unable to, the publication reported.
Recap: What we know about the wildfires and extreme heat across Europe
08:00 , Rebecca Whittaker- Europe is bracing for a significant heatwave with temperatures expected to be 5-10C above average, potentially reaching over 40C in popular holiday destinations.
- The extreme heat will affect southern, western, and southeastern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Germany, extending from this weekend into next week.
- Major cities like Paris, Rome, Lisbon, and Frankfurt are forecast to experience peak temperatures ranging from 35C to over 42C.
- The heatwave poses risks such as heatstroke, Heat exhaustion, and increased wildfire danger, with Greece already experiencing blazes and France issuing severe fire risk warnings.
- Meteorological agencies across the continent are issuing warnings for high and persistent temperatures, urging caution for exposed and vulnerable individuals.
France issues orange alert for ‘stifling’ heatwave
07:00 , Rebecca WhittakerParis is facing a heatwave from Monday, with temperatures peaking at 39C on Tuesday and forecasters urging caution for people who have to be outside for longer periods of time.
Mr Nicholls said those temperatures at this time of year for Paris were not common, last occurring in 2022.
In the south of France, temperatures are expected to reach 40C in some areas and authorities have issued a severe fire risk warning and an orange alert for extreme heat for nine departments across central- and south-east France by Saturday.
In inland areas of those departments, temperatures could climb to 42C, Le Parisienreports.
Meteo France warned that high surface temperatures on the Mediterranean Sea could also affect overnight minimum temperatures, “making nights more stifling during the heatwave”.
Popular Italian destinations swelter in prolonged heatwave
06:00 , Rebecca WhittakerSeveral popular tourist destinations in Italy are expected to swelter through prolonged stretches of temperatures in the high 30s.
In Rome, daytime highs won’t dip below 37C until Thursday, according to Il Meteo, while temperatures in Florence will alternate between 38C and 39C from Monday.
Naples will also reach highs of 37C on Saturday and Monday, while in the northeast, Venice will reach 36C on Wednesday and Thursday.
Temperatures in other Italian destinations are forecast to be milder, reaching the mid-30s for Naples and high 20s for Bari in Puglia over the weekend.
Germany braces for temperatures to near 40C by the middle of next week
05:00 , Rebecca WhittakerAs the heatwave moves north through next week, weather experts warn temperatures in parts of Germany could near 40C by Wednesday.
Climatologist Dr Karsten Brandt from donnerwetter.de told German news outlet Bild“the big heat is coming”.
“Up to 40 degrees Celsius is possible by the middle of next week,” Dr Karsten said.
The forecasting site predicts the heat to remain above 30C for five days and above 35C for three during the upcoming German heatwave.
Frankfurt is expected to reach 38C on Wednesday, while in Berlin temperatures will reach 35C.
Evacuations near Athens as another wildfire hits Greece during heat wave
04:00 , Rebecca WhittakerThe entire wider Athens area are on Level 4 of a 5-level scale for the danger of wildfires.
Evacuations near Athens as another wildfire hits Greece during heat wave
Watch: Violent storms wreak havoc across France with two dead and dozens injured
03:00 , Rebecca WhittakerHow common are wildfires in Greece?
02:00 , Rebecca WhittakerWildfires are frequent in Greece during its hot, dry summers.
In 2018, a massive fire swept through the seaside town of Mati, east of Athens, trapping people in their homes and on roads as they tried to flee. More than 100 died, including some who drowned trying to swim away from the flames.
But in recent years, climate change has led to longer and more severe heatwaves, as well as wildfires and destructive floods.
Recap: What we know about the wildfires and extreme heat across Europe
01:00 , Rebecca Whittaker- Europe is bracing for a significant heatwave with temperatures expected to be 5-10C above average, potentially reaching over 40C in popular holiday destinations.
- The extreme heat will affect southern, western, and southeastern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Germany, extending from this weekend into next week.
- Major cities like Paris, Rome, Lisbon, and Frankfurt are forecast to experience peak temperatures ranging from 35C to over 42C.
- The heatwave poses risks such as heatstroke, Heat exhaustion, and increased wildfire danger, with Greece already experiencing blazes and France issuing severe fire risk warnings.
- Meteorological agencies across the continent are issuing warnings for high and persistent temperatures, urging caution for exposed and vulnerable individuals.
Watch: Wildfires ravage Greek holiday island as fire crews battle blazes and dozens evacuated
Saturday 28 June 2025 00:00 , Rebecca WhittakerStill a high risk of wildfires in Greece this weekend
Friday 27 June 2025 23:15 , Rebecca WhittakerThere is still a very high risk of fire in the regions of Attica and Crete on Saturday, as well as in the Central Greece region, the Peloponnese, North Aegean and Central Macedonia, according to the Fire Risk Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
Britons in Greece have been told to avoid fire risk areas and to use no open flames outdoors.
🌡️🔥 Extreme heat & wildfire risk in Greece!
— UK in Greece (@ukingreece) June 27, 2025
Stay safe with official Civil Protection tips:
✅ Hydrate
✅ Stay cool
✅ Avoid fire-prone areas
🔥 No open flames or risky tools outdoors!
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Evacuations near Athens as another wildfire hits Greece during heat wave
Friday 27 June 2025 23:00 , Alexander ButlerEvacuations near Athens as another wildfire hits Greece during heat wave
Firefighters are still battling fires in Greece, according to local news
Friday 27 June 2025 22:41 , Rebecca WhittakerA total of 40 wildfires broke out in Greece in the last 24 hours, the Fire Department said on Friday.
Of the total, 33 were put out immediately in their initial phase, and firefighters were still battling another Seven as of Friday evening, according to local news reports in Athens.
Fire Department's investigators are looking into the causes of the fires.
Pictured: Heatwave across Spain and Greece
Friday 27 June 2025 22:30 , Rebecca Whittaker
Extreme heatwave hits Europe as temperatures set to soar above 40C in holiday hotspots
Friday 27 June 2025 22:00 , Alexander Butler
Extreme heatwave hits Europe as temperatures to soar above 40C in holiday hotspots
Pictured: Heatwave and wildfires near Athens
Friday 27 June 2025 21:45 , Rebecca Whittaker
Maps shows fires in southern Italy
Friday 27 June 2025 21:24 , Rebecca WhittakerGoogle Maps shows several ‘estimated fires’ in southern Italy. According to satellite sources updated in the past six hours there are fires in Venosa, Province of Potenza, Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Province of Crotone, San Paolo di Civitate, Province of Foggia, Erchie, BR and in Sicily.
Tourists and residents seek shade as temperatures soar in Athens
Friday 27 June 2025 21:00 , Alexander ButlerTourists visiting the Acropolis used umbrellas and fans to protect themselves, while locals retreated indoors, as temperatures over 40C gripped the Greek capital on Friday.
Situated at Europe's southernmost tip in the Mediterranean Sea, Greece has always had hot and dry summers.
But in recent years, climate change has led to longer and more severe heatwaves, as well as wildfires and destructive floods.
Workers had the option of switching to remote working to avoid possible heat exhaustion, while air-conditioned facilities were provided for the elderly.
“We have a really nice temperature in here," 80-year-old Maro Marneri said at a community centre in Athens.
Tourists were less comfortable. “We are all from Pennsylvania and we have never really experienced a heatwave like this before,” Antonia Lasen said.
“At the Acropolis, we were all very hot and it was a little bit slippery to walk up, and the combination of the heat and the marble, I think it was hotter because of the cement, it was like a cement jungle almost, which is very hot.”
Violent storms wreak havoc across France with two dead and dozens injured
Friday 27 June 2025 20:30 , Rebecca WhittakerWith extreme heat also comes violent storms. With heavy rain and storms hitting France and Germany.
Two people were killed and 17 injured during a storm in France that flooded the streets of Paris yesterday.
In the south of France, a falling tree crushed a 12-year-old child to death and a man died when his quad bike hit a toppled tee in the north.
The French civil defence agency said power was lost to 110,000 homes.
Why does London get so hot?
Friday 27 June 2025 20:00 , Rebecca WhittakerIt’s not just Rome and Athens that are set to see scorching temperatures. The mercury could reach 34C degrees in London on Monday, according to the Met Office - but why are the UK’s highest temperatures usually in London?
How common are wildfires in Greece?
Friday 27 June 2025 19:40 , Rebecca WhittakerWildfires are frequent in Greece during its hot, dry summers.
In 2018, a massive fire swept through the seaside town of Mati, east of Athens, trapping people in their homes and on roads as they tried to flee. More than 100 died, including some who drowned trying to swim away from the flames.
But in recent years, climate change has led to longer and more severe heatwaves, as well as wildfires and destructive floods.
Heat maps reveal temperatures could hit 40C
Friday 27 June 2025 19:20 , Rebecca WhittakerHeat maps reveal just how hot it could get in the coming days.
Temperatures are expected to be 5-10C above average, potentially reaching over 40C in popular holiday destinations.
The extreme heat will affect southern, western, and southeastern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Germany, extending from this weekend into next week.
Germany braces for temperatures to near 40C by the middle of next week
Friday 27 June 2025 19:00 , Alexander ButlerAs the heatwave moves north through next week, weather experts warn temperatures in parts of Germany could near 40C by Wednesday.
Climatologist Dr Karsten Brandt from donnerwetter.de told German news outlet Bild“the big heat is coming”.
“Up to 40 degrees Celsius is possible by the middle of next week,” Dr Karsten said.
The forecasting site predicts the heat to remain above 30C for five days and above 35C for three during the upcoming German heatwave.
Frankfurt is expected to reach 38C on Wednesday, while in Berlin temperatures will reach 35C.
Pictured: Wildfire in Greece
Friday 27 June 2025 18:40 , Rebecca Whittaker
40 people evacuated by Police
Friday 27 June 2025 18:20 , Rebecca WhittakerMayor of Lavreotiki Dimitris Loukas said on Greece's state-run ERT television that several houses were believed to have been damaged by the blaze, but added that exact information on property destruction was not immediately available.
The coast guard said two patrol boats and nine private vessels were on standby in the Palaia Fokaia area in case an evacuation by sea became necessary.
"We're telling people to leave their homes," town councillor Apostolos Papadakis said on Greece's state-run ERT television.
Parts of the coastal road connecting Athens to Sounion were closed in both directions, with people urged to take alternate routes to leave the area.
Fire department spokesman Vassilis Vathrakogiannis said 40 people had been evacuated by police, while evacuation orders were issued for a total of five areas.
Popular Italian destinations swelter in prolonged heatwave
Friday 27 June 2025 18:00 , Alexander ButlerSeveral popular tourist destinations in Italy are expected to swelter through prolonged stretches of temperatures in the high 30s.
In Rome, daytime highs won’t dip below 37C until Thursday, according to Il Meteo, while temperatures in Florence will alternate between 38C and 39C from Monday.
Naples will also reach highs of 37C on Saturday and Monday, while in the northeast, Venice will reach 36C on Wednesday and Thursday.
Temperatures in other Italian destinations are forecast to be milder, reaching the mid-30s for Naples and high 20s for Bari in Puglia over the weekend.
Recap: Fire on on the eastern Aegean island of Chios earlier this week
Friday 27 June 2025 17:45 , Rebecca WhittakerEarlier in the week, hundreds of firefighters took four days to bring a major wildfire under control on the eastern Aegean island of Chios.
More than a dozen evacuation orders had been issued for Chios, where the flames devoured forest and farmland.
The fire department said one woman had been arrested on suspicion of having contributed to that fire's start — reportedly by discarding a cigarette.
Where did the wildfire in Greece start?
Friday 27 June 2025 17:30 , Rebecca WhittakerA large wildfire broke out south of Athens, triggering authorities to issue evacuation orders and shut down parts of the coastal road.
The fire came as temperatures approached 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in Greece's first heatwave of the summer.
"Right now, strong land and air forces are fighting a huge battle against the flames, mainly among homes," fire department spokesman Colonel Vassilis Vathrakogiannis said during a press briefing this afternoon.
Twelve water-dropping planes and 12 helicopters and 130 firefighters tackled the blaze. A coast guard firefighting vessel also doused the flames from the sea.
Mapped: Where the wildfires are located
Friday 27 June 2025 17:15 , Rebecca WhittakerMaps published by the EFFIS - European Forest Fire Information System show the wildfires spanning across the continent.
All the areas with a red dot are areas that have had fires today, orange shows the past seven days.
France issues orange alert for ‘stifling’ heatwave
Friday 27 June 2025 17:00 , Alexander ButlerParis is facing a heatwave from Monday, with temperatures peaking at 39C on Tuesday and forecasters urging caution for people who have to be outside for longer periods of time.
Mr Nicholls said those temperatures at this time of year for Paris were not common, last occurring in 2022.
In the south of France, temperatures are expected to reach 40C in some areas and authorities have issued a severe fire risk warning and an orange alert for extreme heat for nine departments across central- and south-east France by Saturday.
In inland areas of those departments, temperatures could climb to 42C, Le Parisienreports.
Meteo France warned that high surface temperatures on the Mediterranean Sea could also affect overnight minimum temperatures, “making nights more stifling during the heatwave”.
Spanish and Portuguese temperatures to exceed 40C
Friday 27 June 2025 16:45 , Alexander ButlerTemperatures in Spain began to rise sharply on Friday, with heatwave conditions expected to continue until at least Tuesday with extremely high temperatures potentially reaching 42C in parts of the country, according to Spain’s meteorological office.
“Very high and persistent temperatures are expected, both during the day and at night, which could pose a risk to exposed and/or vulnerable people,” the agency said.
In the Canary Islands, temperatures could reach as high as 36C on Saturday, while inland Mallorca will occasionally reach 38C.
Also on the Iberian peninsula, Portugal’s weather forecaster has issued an orange warning for extreme high temperatures over the weekend.
Temperatures in Lisbon and central Portugal are forecast to exceed 42C by Sunday and the high 30s in southern parts of the country.
Pictured: Tourists and elderly cool off in Greece's heatwave
Friday 27 June 2025 16:15 , Alexander Butler
Pictured: Greece wildfires
Friday 27 June 2025 16:00 , Alexander Butler
Germany braces for temperatures to near 40C by the middle of next week
Friday 27 June 2025 15:45 , Alexander ButlerAs the heatwave moves north through next week, weather experts warn temperatures in parts of Germany could near 40C by Wednesday.
Climatologist Dr Karsten Brandt from donnerwetter.de told German news outlet Bild “the big heat is coming”.
“Up to 40 degrees Celsius is possible by the middle of next week,” Dr Karsten said.
The forecasting site predicts the heat to remain above 30C for five days and above 35C for three during the upcoming German heatwave.
Frankfurt is expected to reach 38C on Wednesday, while in Berlin temperatures will reach 35C.
Popular Italian destinations swelter in prolonged heatwave
Friday 27 June 2025 15:15 , Alexander ButlerSeveral popular tourist destinations in Italy are expected to swelter through prolonged stretches of temperatures in the high 30s.
In Rome, daytime highs won’t dip below 37C until Thursday, according to Il Meteo, while temperatures in Florence will alternate between 38C and 39C from Monday.
Naples will also reach highs of 37C on Saturday and Monday, while in the northeast, Venice will reach 36C on Wednesday and Thursday.
Temperatures in other Italian destinations are forecast to be milder, reaching the mid-30s for Naples and high 20s for Bari in Puglia over the weekend.
France issues orange alert for ‘stifling’ heatwave
Friday 27 June 2025 15:12 , Alexander ButlerParis is facing a heatwave from Monday, with temperatures peaking at 39C on Tuesday and forecasters urging caution for people who have to be outside for longer periods of time.
Mr Nicholls said those temperatures at this time of year for Paris were not common, last occurring in 2022.
In the south of France, temperatures are expected to reach 40C in some areas and authorities have issued a severe fire risk warning and an orange alert for extreme heat for nine departments across central- and south-east France by Saturday.
In inland areas of those departments, temperatures could climb to 42C, Le Parisien reports.
Meteo France warned that high surface temperatures on the Mediterranean Sea could also affect overnight minimum temperatures, “making nights more stifling during the heatwave”.
Spanish and Portuguese temperatures to exceed 40C
Friday 27 June 2025 15:09 , Alexander ButlerTemperatures in Spain began to rise sharply on Friday, with heatwave conditions expected to continue until at least Tuesday with extremely high temperatures potentially reaching 42C in parts of the country, according to Spain’s meteorological office.
“Very high and persistent temperatures are expected, both during the day and at night, which could pose a risk to exposed and/or vulnerable people,” the agency said.
In the Canary Islands, temperatures could reach as high as 36C on Saturday, while inland Mallorca will occasionally reach 38C.
Also on the Iberian peninsula, Portugal’s weather forecaster has issued an orange warning for extreme high temperatures over the weekend.
Temperatures in Lisbon and central Portugal are forecast to exceed 42C by Sunday and the high 30s in southern parts of the country.
Pictured: Water planes tackle wildfires in Greece
Friday 27 June 2025 15:07 , Alexander Butler
Wildfire rips through Greece as heatwave sets in
Friday 27 June 2025 15:02 , Alexander ButlerUrgent evacuation orders have been issued for five communities south of Athens as a large wildfire, fanned by strong winds and exacerbated by Greece's first summer heatwave, rages near the capital.
The blaze broke out on Thursday in the Palaia Fokaia seaside area, with temperatures soaring close to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).
The fire department has deployed 90 firefighters, supported by eight water-dropping planes and five helicopters, to battle the inferno.
Reportedly originating within a populated area, the flames have sent thick plumes of smoke billowing across the sky, with local television footage showing at least one house already consumed by the blaze.
As a precautionary measure, the coast guard has positioned two patrol boats and nine private vessels on standby in the Palaia Fokaia area, ready for a potential evacuation by sea. A lifeboat is also en route to assist with any maritime rescue operations.
Evacuations near Athens as another wildfire hits Greece during heat wave
