The current Europe heat wave appears to be easing in some western areas now, but it is not over across the continent yet. Reports from late June say cooler Atlantic air is bringing relief to places like France and the UK, while the heat has shifted east and may continue there into early July; France may also face another hot spell starting this weekend.

What that means

  • Western Europe: the worst of the recent peak looks to be ending or already easing in some places.
  • Eastern Europe and parts of the Mediterranean: hot conditions are still ongoing, with advisories in effect in late June.
  • France: forecasters warned of a possible new heat wave beginning this weekend, so relief may be brief.

Practical read

A reasonable expectation is that the continent-wide peak is fading, but pockets of dangerous heat can still continue for several more days, and some regions may see another surge in early July. For the most useful answer by country, I can narrow it to the place you care about most, since “Europe” is changing fast from west to east.