European temperatures soar with heat set to break UK, French records

 LONDON -- Countries throughout Europe are experiencing major heat conditions, with some expecting this week record-breaking temperature for June, according to weather officials.

The heat wave is expected to last in the United Kingdom for a few more days, while much of the rest of Europe can expect the heat wave to another week.

The Met Office in the U.K. issued a "Red Extreme Heat Warning" across the south and central areas of England, including Wales, saying temperatures were expected to peak on Wednesday and Thursday, when temperatures are forecast to climb to at least 39 degrees Celsius, or about 102 degrees Fahrenheit

The highest recorded temperature for June in the U.K. was 96 degrees Fahrenheit, which was recorded in Southampton in June 1976 and Camden Square in June 1957, according to the Met. The Met Office in the U.K. issued a "Red Extreme Heat Warning" across the south and central areas of England, including Wales, saying temperatures were expected to peak on Wednesday and Thursday, when temperatures are forecast to climb to at least 39 degrees Celsius, or about 102 degrees Fahrenheit

The highest recorded temperature for June in the U.K. was 96 degrees Fahrenheit, which was recorded in Southampton in June 1976 and Camden Square in June 1957, according to the Met.

France, which is expecting temperatures near 104 degrees F this week, has surpassed its previous June record, which was recorded in 2003 and 2019, at 84.6 degrees F.

"Maximum temperatures will remain at a scorching level across the country on Wednesday, with minimum temperatures even higher than on Tuesday," French weather officials said in a bulletin published on Tuesday.