Western Europe records hottest June-July period on record FAST-MOVING

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• [○ 1 SOURCE] Heat-related mortality in 2026 is increasing by 20% compared to the previous year.
• [● 13 SOURCES] Intense storms and hail are possible in the Alps and Apennines due to incoming air currents. www.italianotizie24.it · www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · +3 more
• [● 8 SOURCES] A potential weakening of the heatwave is expected between August 17 and August 23. www.italianotizie24.it · comozero.it · www.lifestyleblog.it · www.torresette.news · www.brevenews.com · +1 more
• [● 8 SOURCES] The heatwave is caused by the expansion of a subtropical anticyclone from North Africa into the Mediterranean. www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The Policlinico Gemelli reported 113 patients in its emergency room. goldtv.it
• [● 5 SOURCES] 19 cities are under a red heat alert level. www.italianotizie24.it · www.lifestyleblog.it
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mediterranean Sea temperature is approximately three degrees above the average according to Copernicus. www.italianotizie24.it
• [● 17 SOURCES] Temperatures in Rome are expected to reach 39°C during the Ferragosto week. www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.lifestyleblog.it · +7 more
• [● 11 SOURCES] The Ministry of Health has placed 19 Italian cities under a red heat alert level. www.italianotizie24.it · www.torresette.news · www.lifestyleblog.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.notizie.it · +2 more
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Excess mortality due to heat could be 10% to 20% higher than in summer 2025. www.lospecialegiornale.it
• [● 13 SOURCES] Intense storms, hail, and strong wind gusts are possible in the Alps and Apennines. www.italianotizie24.it · www.dire.it · www.torresette.news · www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · +3 more
• [● 21 SOURCES] Western Europe experienced four heatwaves since May 2026. www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.nordbayern.de · www.t-online.de · www.zeit.de · www.vol.at · +2 more