heatwave

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There were two in the May heatwave, four in June's and so far two in this one, which is a record for the calendar year, surpassing 1976 and 2020.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU's climate monitor said Thursday.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

The current heatwave is not expected to break any daily temperature records - but earlier the Met Office announced is is the eighth day this year where the heat has reached or exceeded 34C.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

In this July heatwave the highest temperature so far this time has been 35.5C at Wisley in Surrey, on Thursday.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Meditatively Campian watched the line of light as it dropped lower and lower, soon to flood the valley with its fierce heatwave.

From The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan by Mitford, Bertram