Analysis: Europe's Late-May Heatwave Was Exceptional in Both Magnitude and Duration
By
Guido Cioni
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Summary
An analysis of the exceptional late-May heatwave that affected most of Europe, lasting nearly two weeks from around May 22nd to early June. The article highlights record-breaking temperatures across multiple European locations, including 35.1°C in London, 40.3°C in Portugal, 39.5°C in Spain, and 39°C in France, emphasizing the event's rarity both in magnitude and duration relative to normal seasonal temperatures.
Key quotes
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I believe most of my readers are now aware of the exceptional heatwave that affected most of Europe just a few weeks ago, starting around the 22nd of May and ending in the first week of June.
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