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UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The European climate agency Copernicus reports that the average temperature record for June and July has been broken, surpassing the previous record set in 2022.
Western Europe is experiencing extreme heat, leading to major wildfires and drought. This heat has contributed to new national temperature records in the region. The European climate agency Copernicus reports that the average temperature record for June and July has been broken, surpassing the previous record set in 2022.
Further details on the heat waves and their impact are available from the European climate agency Copernicus, including information on projected heat-related deaths and global climate statistics.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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