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A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
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· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The national weather service, Meteo France, has issued a red alert due to the extreme heat.
A severe heat wave is affecting France, with millions of people experiencing extreme temperatures. The heat has been persistent, with little relief at night, leaving many to wake up feeling overheated. Temperatures are expected to remain exceptionally high throughout the day and night.
The national weather service, Meteo France, has issued a red alert due to the extreme heat. Further details on the heat wave and its impact on France are available from the source, including information from Meteo France on the ongoing weather conditions.
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Category: safety Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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