Millions across Southern Europe have baked under intense heat in recent days, leading to many instances of heat-related illnesses and at least one fatality. AccuWeather forecasters say that residents in portions of the continent will need to prepare for worsening conditions next week as another bout of extreme heat builds.
“Temperatures have been rising since early July as the heat has steadily intensified across portions of Europe including Italy, Greece, Spain, France, Poland, and Germany,” said AccuWeather. Temperatures each afternoon this week soared well above historical average levels in places like Madrid, Milan, Rome, and Athens.
