An image of heat map of Europe showing southern regions in red and orange, highlighting Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and the Balkans under extreme summer heat.
Western Europe is bracing for exceptionally high temperatures this weekend, marking the first major heat event of the summer. Forecasts show temperatures exceeding 30°C (86°F) across Portugal, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom, with parts of Spain expected to reach 38°C (100°F) and southwestern France climbing to 35°C (95°F).