Almost the entire country has been placed on a red alert for heat as forecasters warn of further extreme temperature spikes throughout the month of July.
By Europa Express24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CETUpdated 24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET
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Core Briefing: France issues nationwide red heatwave alert
Strategic Context: Almost the entire country has been placed on a red alert for heat as forecasters warn of further extreme temperature spikes throughout the month of July.
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According to The Local, French authorities have extended a red heatwave alert to cover nearly the whole of the country for Thursday. The decision follows a period of extreme heat that has resulted in record-high overnight temperatures across the region.
Weather forecasters have already issued warnings regarding a potential second wave of extreme heat expected to arrive in July. Officials are monitoring the situation as the current period of high temperatures continues to impact the nation.