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The heat wave promises to be exceptional over the next few days: first of all by its precocitybut also by the numerous records of heat dekadal, and sometimes monthly, which will certainly be beaten. The entire western half of the country will be affected by unusual heat at this season. In the southeast, and in the north, the heat will also be significant, but less durable, and records less likely.
Between 33 and 40°C this weekend
The heat coming up from Spain will likely be historic over western regions, unsurprisingly in the southwest, but more surprisingly in the northwest as well. Here are the ten big cities which could break records between Thursday and Saturday, the two hottest days being Friday and Saturday:
- Nantes: 37/38 ° C expected Friday and Saturday. Previous June record: 37.1°C on June 30, 2015;
- La Roche-sur-Yon: 38 ° C expected Friday. Previous June record: 36.9°C on June 30, 2015;
- Rennes: 35/36 ° C expected on Friday. Previous June record: 36.3°C on June 30, 1976;
- Bordeaux: 39/40°C forecast for Friday and Saturday. Previous June record: 39.2°C on June 26, 2011;
- Biarritz: 39/40°C forecast for Friday. Previous June record: 39.2°C on June 26, 2003;
- Toulouse: 39/40 ° C expected Friday. Previous June record: 39.8°C on June 29, 1950;
- Lyon: 38/39 ° C expected on Saturday. Previous June record: 38.4°C on June 22, 2003;
- Dijon: 37°C expected on Saturday and Sunday. Previous June record: 36.4°C on June 22, 2017;
- Paris: 35/36 ° C expected on Saturday. Previous June record: 37.6°C on June 26, 1947;
- Lille: 33/34 ° C expected on Saturday. Previous June record: 34.8°C on June 28, 1947.
The forecast values may obviously change slightly between now and then depending on the evolution of the heat wave and the weekend storms. Note that the highest temperature ever recorded in June, 46°C at Verargues in the Hérault on June 28, 2019, should not be reached.
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