It is set to cool down across parts of Europe after record-breaking highs for May of more than 40°C in some places, but the hot weather looks set to be replaced by some "nasty storms" hitting the region. Over the weekend, the state weather agency, AEMET, issued heat warnings in 10 regions describing it as one of the most "intense" heatwaves for years.
Spain's health ministry urged residents to drink plenty of water and to stay in cool places when possible. It also advised people to reduce physical activity. Temperatures in France peaked at 35.8°C in Soorts-Hossegor, in the southwest of the country, with numerous monthly temperature records falling.
Hot air coming up from north Africa is causing a rise in temperature, up to 15 degrees above the average for the time of year. Temperatures in France have also been above average for the time of year, and there have been damaging storms in Germany.
