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Europe heatwave live: Temperatures of 40C expected in Spain, with amber heat health warning in place across large parts of UK

The Guardian UK Thursday 13 August 2026, 07:58 UTC By Jakub Krupa 1 min read
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In France, 80 departments have been placed on an orange heat warningWell, that was quick. Straight off the back of the solar eclipse last night, we’re heading into a solar inferno as extreme heat returns today, with temperatures above 40C in parts of Spain and up to 38C in London and Paris.

In France, 80 departments have been placed on an orange heat warning

Well, that was quick.

Straight off the back of the solar eclipse last night, we’re heading into a solar inferno as extreme heat returns today, with temperatures above 40C in parts of Spain and up to 38C in London and Paris.

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