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Heatwaves in France
Overview
In late August 2026, the Centre-Val de Loire region in France recorded extreme temperature anomalies. Following an exceptionally hot July, August saw peak temperatures reaching 40.0°C in Bourges, Avord, and Châteauroux-Déols, with Bourges recording its second-highest August on record.
By mid-September, heat patterns persisted across various French regions. While temperatures in Paris and Lille remained relatively mild, other areas such as Bordeaux and Toulouse experienced summer-like heat, with Bordeaux reaching 34°C due to a stagnant warm air mass.
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Timeline
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9 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesFrance experiences regional heat and cultural eventsFrance sees varied conditions this week, with high temperatures up to 34°C in Bordeaux and various cultural festivals and student events taking place in the Touraine region.
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22 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sourcesCentre-Val de Loire experiences record heat in August 2026France's Centre-Val de Loire region saw record-breaking heat in August 2026, with temperatures in Bourges reaching 40°C. Forecasts suggest a return of heatwaves in early September.
Sources
actu.fr · alertes-meteo.com · guineetime.com · info-tours.fr · letribunaldunet.fr · meteo-centre.fr · paroledemamans.com · sudradio.fr