Orange alert…a third heat wave in France, reaching 40 degrees
Attest Francebeginning A new severe heat wave, which has put seven provinces in the south on alert "Orange" Sunday, with temperatures likely to reach 40 degrees, just days after a historic heat wave.
It is expected National Weather Service "An intense heat wave extends to the southwest on Sunday afternoon, with maximum temperatures rising to between 35 and 37 degrees, and reaching a peak of between 38 and 40 degrees." In some areas.
The extremely hot weather is expected to extend northward on Monday, according to the Meteorological Authority, which indicates the possibility of expanding the warning scope. "orange" Special for heat waves to include additional provinces.
Historic heat wave
Meteorologist Gil Matricone said on radio "RMC" On Sunday, the temperatures are slightly lower than those recorded during the previous heat wave, adding that this heat wave may continue until next weekend.
This is the third wave of extreme heat that France is witnessing this year, following the May wave and a historic heat wave that lasted for about two weeks in the second half of June, when temperatures reached record levels.
The recent heat wave caused thousands of additional deaths across Europe, according to estimates from France, Spain and Belgium. Climate scientists in the initiative confirm "Attribution of global weather conditions" Such a wave occurring in June would have been considered almost impossible if it were not for climate change.
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