Record May heat dome sweeps across Europe with temperatures 16 degrees above normal

A powerful heat dome is pushing temperatures across Europe to unprecedented levels for May, with the UK, France, and other nations already breaking records as forecasters warn of persistent extreme heat lasting days. Temperatures in some locations are running 16 degrees Fahrenheit above seasonal averages—values typically seen during peak summer months. The extreme heat raises significant health concerns and intensifies pressure on European governments to address climate resilience and public safety infrastructure during prolonged heat events.