Europe heatwave: UK, France, Spain brace for record May temperatures. Over 20 French cities set all-time May highs, Spain reaches 40°C, UK breaks 1922 record. Météo France calls it 'premature, exceptional, prolonged.'
A premature and exceptional heatwave is affecting the UK, France, and Spain, with over 20 French cities recording all-time May highs and Britain breaking a 1922 record. Temperatures in Spain are reaching 40°C.
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