Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Italy and Spain

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A heat dome originating from northern Africa has caused record high temperatures in the UK, France, Italy, and Spain, with some regions experiencing temperatures up to 38°C. This prolonged extreme heat event is unusual for May and is expected to continue throughout the week across western Europe.

Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. A so-called heat dome of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the high temperatures not usually seen until high summer. Temperatures in Spain were expected to peak later this week at 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), while parts of Italy imposed...