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Heatwave in London

World Aug 13

UK records hottest day of the year as western Europe swelters once again

By Pan Pylas, Angela Charlton, Associated Press

World Aug 10

Wildfires in France
UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe has its 3rd hottest year on record so far

Globally, so far this is the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025, climate statistics show.

By Stefanie Dazio, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

Nation Aug 01

US California Extreme Weather Heat
Heat wave expected to bring record-breaking temps, heighten wildfire risk to parts of Western U.S.

A ridge of high pressure is holding heat close to the ground — what’s known as a heat dome — from Arizona to Montana, though the good news is that it will be relatively short-lived, National Weather Service meteorologists said.

By Tammy Webber, Sarah Raza, Associated Press

Nation Jul 13

Heat wave affects the U.S. Northeast, in New York City
No relief from the heat as many U.S. cities will see record overnight temperatures

Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week.

By John Seewer, Associated Press

Nation Jul 03

Stage is set up at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, in Keystone
Trump heads to Mount Rushmore as America 250 celebrations ramp up amid extreme heat

Officials have warned those celebrating the holiday to stay hydrated and take air-conditioned breaks as needed.

By Steven Sloan, Associated Press

Jul 01

Watch 4:38
Millions of Americans face dangerous temperatures as heat wave bears down

By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins

Dangerously high temperatures are set to scorch much of the country as a brutal heat wave bears down on the East Coast and Midwest. Hundreds of cities could hit record highs by Friday, when more than 175 million Americans will…

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Jun 30

Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest

By Ed White, Associated Press

The heat index — how hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined — is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas.

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Jun 30

How to stay cool and safe in a heat wave, even without air conditioning

By Caleigh Wells, Melina Walling, Associated Press

Scorching temperatures, especially combined with high humidity, pose risks particularly for children, older people and those with certain health conditions.

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Jun 29

Paris mortuaries overwhelmed amid Europe's record heat

By John Leicester, Jeffrey Schaeffer, Associated Press

A record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies.

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Jun 28

Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, meteorologists say

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

Already, parts of the U.S., especially Phoenix and central Texas, and much of the Southwest were experiencing temperatures around 100 degrees on Sunday.

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