Denmark Sets New National Heat Record of 37.0 Degrees Celsius

Denmark shattered its all-time heat record on Saturday, reaching a scorching 37.0 degrees Celsius, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) reported. This new high marks the warmest day ever recorded in the country since measurements began in 1874.

The extreme temperature was registered at two separate locations: Ødum, situated north of Aarhus, and Beldringe, north of Odense. The peak heat occurred at 2:45 PM. This surpasses the previous record of 36.4 degrees Celsius, set in Holstebro in 1975.

Meteorologist Rasmus Stoltze Hansen from DMI noted that while Sunday is expected to remain warm, temperatures will likely fall between 25-30 degrees Celsius, offering some relief. However, the shift in weather patterns is also bringing a chance of rain and thunderstorms to various parts of the country. Hansen described the day as unusual, transitioning from a heatwave to strong wind gusts, a dramatic change following the record-breaking heat.