Why ‘Heat Wave’ Doesn’t Apply When Thermometers Hit 40°C in May: Expert Explains the Science Behind Europe’s Record-Breaking Heat Domes
London, May 25, 2026 — Europe is baking under what meteorologists are calling a “historical heat dome,” with temperatures in Spain, Portugal, and southern France soaring toward 40°C (104°F) in late May—yet climate scientists insist we shouldn’t call it a “heatwave.” Why the hesitation? The answer lies in the precise definitions of extreme weather events, … Read more