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France faces mid-week heatwave forecast with temperatures up to 38°C following recent record heat.
Météo-France has forecasted a heat episode or possible heatwave in France beginning mid-week, with temperatures expected to reach 38°C in some cities by Thursday. The forecast follows an unprecedented late May heat episode, during which France recorded a national thermal index of 24.8°C.
The approaching conditions represent a continuation of elevated temperatures across the country. Météo-France continues to monitor atmospheric patterns as the period approaches.
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Météo-France expects heat episode conditions starting mid-week Thursday
Météo-France's forecast indicates a heat episode or possible heatwave beginning mid-week, with temperatures reaching 38°C in some French cities on Thursday. This projection comes as meteorologists track atmospheric developments across the nation.
Recent unprecedented heat sets stage for new temperature surge
France recently experienced an unprecedented late May heat episode with a national thermal index of 24.8°C. The upcoming mid-week conditions represent another significant temperature event, continuing a pattern of elevated heat across the country.