hot spell
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This year the first record-breaking hot spell was in late May.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
While this latest hot spell is not expected to be as intense as the record-breaking heatwave in late June, it looks set to last significantly longer, potentially into the middle of the month.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
A heatwave in late May across Europe was tied to a heat dome, while a horseshoe-shaped omega pattern was identified as a key driver of a major hot spell over France in June 2025.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Across the hot spell, some areas will see temperatures not fall below 21C or 22C, resulting in a so-called tropical night.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Only a hot spell lasting several days triggered it.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
