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Paris on Thursday joined the growing list of all-time high temperatures being broken as the second blistering heat wave of the summer gripped a wide swath of Europe.
Following the record warm start to the day, Thursday brought the peak of the deadly heat wave in France as temperatures soared to 42.6 C (108.7 F) in Paris. That reading shattered the city's all-time high temperature record of 40.4 C (104.7 F) at Parc Montsouris, set more than 70 years ago. AccuWeather forecasters predicted that on Thursday Paris would break its all-time high temp record as the heat reached its zenith.
A day after setting records on Wednesday, the Netherlands and Germany registered new all-time high temperatures again on Thursday.
In the Netherlands, temperatures rose to 41.7 C (107.1 F) at Deelen. This is the first ever occurrence of a temperature at or above 40 C (104.0 F) in the country.
In Germany, a high of 42.6 C (106.7 F) was recorded at Lingen. Prior to this heat wave, the country's previous record of 40.3 C (104.5 F) was from 5 July 2015.
People cool down in the fountains of the Trocadero gardens in Paris, Thursday July 25, 2019, when a new all-time high temperature of 42.6 degrees Celsius (108.7 F) hit the French capital. In the background is the Eiffel Tower. (AP Photo/Rafael Yaghobzadeh)
Thursday marks the third consecutive day of records falling as Europe endures its second heat wave of the summer.
Bordeaux, in southwestern France, reported its highest ever temperature on Tuesday as the mercury climbed to 41.2 C (106.2 F). Several other locations across southwestern France also reported all-time high temperatures on Tuesday, according to Meteo France.
Belgium set an all-time high temperature on Thursday when temperatures soared to 40.7 C (105.3 F), surpassing the recent record of 39.9 C (103.8 F) in Kleine Brogel that had been set Wednesday.
Records were even broken on Wednesday night with France setting a preliminary record for the all-time warmest night.
In Paris, the temperature at Parc Montsouris only dropped to 25.0 C (77 F) and broke the city's July highest low temperature record. Wednesday night is the third all-time warmest behind the 25.5 C (77.9 F) reading on 11 and 12 August 2003.
The heat also soared northward across the United Kingdom on Thursday. Temperatures climbed above 38 C (100 F) for only the second time in the history of the U.K.
People cool off in Bayonne, southwestern France, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, where the temperature rose to 38 degrees Celsius (100,4 degrees Fahrenheit). Europeans are jumping into public fountains and the sea to keep cool as parts of Europe could see a record-breaking heat wave. (AP Photo/Bob Edme)
Farther south, Thursday marked the seventh consecutive day of temperatures approaching or reaching 38 C (100 F) in Madrid.
AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures have been mirroring actual temperatures throughout the day. Despite the intense July sunshine, a moderate breeze, occasional clouds and relatively low humidity will prevent it from feeling hotter than the readings on thermometers.
Five deaths have reportedly been linked to this heat wave across France, according to BBC News.
This heat wave has also been fueling concern over the integrity of the Notre Dame Cathedral. In April, the roof of the nearly 900-year-old structure caught fire, leading to the collapse of the roof and iconic spire. Now, the rising temperatures may threaten the vaulted ceiling of the cathedral.
“I am very worried about the heat wave because, as you know, the cathedral suffered from the fire, the beams coming down, but also the shock from the water from the firefighters. The masonry is saturated with water,” Chief Architect Philippe Villeneuve told Reuters.
Villeneuve’s fears lie in the joints of the masonry losing their cohesion as they dry out in the heat, which could lead to the collapse of the vaulted ceiling.
The French government banned animal transportation "for economic reasons" between the hours 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., local time, in areas affected by orange and red heat alerts, according to AFP.
Meanwhile, the cities of Paris and Lyon have also banned heavily polluting vehicles from entering the center of both cities in a bid to keep the air clean during the heat wave.
Stages of the Tour de France in the mountains into Saturday will limit the extreme heat, but riders will still have to contend with above-normal temperatures on Friday. A thunderstorm may also erupt and pose dangers to riders.
More numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected for Saturday's stage as cooler air arriving from the northwest clashes with the heat.
The Tour de France will conclude on Sunday in Paris where heat will not be an issue. A high of 24 C (75 F) with mostly dry conditions is expected.
Residents of Paris, however, will welcome a turn to much more comfortable conditions starting on Friday.
The heat wave will finally break on Friday for the U.K., western France and into Spain but will hold for one more day across central Europe from the Netherlands to Austria, Switzerland and eastern France.
Widespread highs above 32 C (90 F) are expected in central Europe on Friday with temperatures approaching or reaching 38 C (100 F) in the southern Netherlands and western Germany. Cologne, Germany, may be among the hottest locations in central Germany this day.
AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures will be slightly higher than actual temperatures.
Showers and thunderstorms will accompany the arrival of the cooler air bringing the risk of localized flash flooding, damaging winds and hail.
The heat wave will be fully over on Saturday, replaced by widespread rain and thunderstorms across western and central Europe.
Following the record warm start to the day, Thursday brought the peak of the deadly heat wave in France as temperatures soared to 42.6 C (108.7 F) in Paris. That reading shattered the city's all-time high temperature record of 40.4 C (104.7 F) at Parc Montsouris, set more than 70 years ago. AccuWeather forecasters predicted that on Thursday Paris would break its all-time high temp record as the heat reached its zenith.
A day after setting records on Wednesday, the Netherlands and Germany registered new all-time high temperatures again on Thursday.
In the Netherlands, temperatures rose to 41.7 C (107.1 F) at Deelen. This is the first ever occurrence of a temperature at or above 40 C (104.0 F) in the country.
In Germany, a high of 42.6 C (106.7 F) was recorded at Lingen. Prior to this heat wave, the country's previous record of 40.3 C (104.5 F) was from 5 July 2015.
People cool down in the fountains of the Trocadero gardens in Paris, Thursday July 25, 2019, when a new all-time high temperature of 42.6 degrees Celsius (108.7 F) hit the French capital. In the background is the Eiffel Tower. (AP Photo/Rafael Yaghobzadeh)
Thursday marks the third consecutive day of records falling as Europe endures its second heat wave of the summer.
Bordeaux, in southwestern France, reported its highest ever temperature on Tuesday as the mercury climbed to 41.2 C (106.2 F). Several other locations across southwestern France also reported all-time high temperatures on Tuesday, according to Meteo France.
Belgium set an all-time high temperature on Thursday when temperatures soared to 40.7 C (105.3 F), surpassing the recent record of 39.9 C (103.8 F) in Kleine Brogel that had been set Wednesday.
Records were even broken on Wednesday night with France setting a preliminary record for the all-time warmest night.
In Paris, the temperature at Parc Montsouris only dropped to 25.0 C (77 F) and broke the city's July highest low temperature record. Wednesday night is the third all-time warmest behind the 25.5 C (77.9 F) reading on 11 and 12 August 2003.
The heat also soared northward across the United Kingdom on Thursday. Temperatures climbed above 38 C (100 F) for only the second time in the history of the U.K.
People cool off in Bayonne, southwestern France, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, where the temperature rose to 38 degrees Celsius (100,4 degrees Fahrenheit). Europeans are jumping into public fountains and the sea to keep cool as parts of Europe could see a record-breaking heat wave. (AP Photo/Bob Edme)
Farther south, Thursday marked the seventh consecutive day of temperatures approaching or reaching 38 C (100 F) in Madrid.
AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures have been mirroring actual temperatures throughout the day. Despite the intense July sunshine, a moderate breeze, occasional clouds and relatively low humidity will prevent it from feeling hotter than the readings on thermometers.
Five deaths have reportedly been linked to this heat wave across France, according to BBC News.
This heat wave has also been fueling concern over the integrity of the Notre Dame Cathedral. In April, the roof of the nearly 900-year-old structure caught fire, leading to the collapse of the roof and iconic spire. Now, the rising temperatures may threaten the vaulted ceiling of the cathedral.
“I am very worried about the heat wave because, as you know, the cathedral suffered from the fire, the beams coming down, but also the shock from the water from the firefighters. The masonry is saturated with water,” Chief Architect Philippe Villeneuve told Reuters.
Villeneuve’s fears lie in the joints of the masonry losing their cohesion as they dry out in the heat, which could lead to the collapse of the vaulted ceiling.
The French government banned animal transportation "for economic reasons" between the hours 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., local time, in areas affected by orange and red heat alerts, according to AFP.
Meanwhile, the cities of Paris and Lyon have also banned heavily polluting vehicles from entering the center of both cities in a bid to keep the air clean during the heat wave.
Stages of the Tour de France in the mountains into Saturday will limit the extreme heat, but riders will still have to contend with above-normal temperatures on Friday. A thunderstorm may also erupt and pose dangers to riders.
More numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected for Saturday's stage as cooler air arriving from the northwest clashes with the heat.
The Tour de France will conclude on Sunday in Paris where heat will not be an issue. A high of 24 C (75 F) with mostly dry conditions is expected.
Residents of Paris, however, will welcome a turn to much more comfortable conditions starting on Friday.
The heat wave will finally break on Friday for the U.K., western France and into Spain but will hold for one more day across central Europe from the Netherlands to Austria, Switzerland and eastern France.
Widespread highs above 32 C (90 F) are expected in central Europe on Friday with temperatures approaching or reaching 38 C (100 F) in the southern Netherlands and western Germany. Cologne, Germany, may be among the hottest locations in central Germany this day.
AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures will be slightly higher than actual temperatures.
Showers and thunderstorms will accompany the arrival of the cooler air bringing the risk of localized flash flooding, damaging winds and hail.
The heat wave will be fully over on Saturday, replaced by widespread rain and thunderstorms across western and central Europe.
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