Heat dome brings record May temperatures to parts of Europe
A weather pattern known as a heat dome has produced unusually high temperatures across portions of Europe. The United Kingdom and France have recorded new May temperature highs. Scientists have linked the increased frequency of such events to climate change.
france24.comA weather pattern described as a heat dome has produced unusually high temperatures across parts of Europe. Scientists have stated that climate change is increasing the occurrence of extreme heat events of this type.
Meteorological agencies in the affected countries have documented the new monthly highs. The same pattern is reported to be influencing temperature readings in additional European areas.
Researchers have connected the rise in such heat events to broader climate trends. Further temperature observations are expected in the coming days as the pattern continues.
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