Spain endures third heat wave as temperatures exceed 45 degrees
Spain's third heat wave brings temperatures above 45°C across multiple regions.
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Europe Heat Wave 2026
Extreme heat affecting southern Europe with high temperatures, heat alerts, and health impacts across Mediterranean regions including France and Spain.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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