Unprecedented Heatwave Engulfs Europe; Czech Republic, Poland Break Temperature Records

Europe is grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, as both the Czech Republic and Poland shatter their all-time temperature records. In the Czech Republic, the town of Doksany registered a scorching 41.9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day the nation has broken its highest temperature record.

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This is the first time our official weather station network has recorded temperatures above 41 degrees Celsius.

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI) noted that this is the first time their official weather station network has recorded temperatures above 41 degrees Celsius. The previous record of 40.9 degrees Celsius, set just 14 years ago, was surpassed on Monday. The CHMI stated that a "very warm air mass from the southwest" has peaked, explaining the higher temperatures compared to the previous day.

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A very warm air mass from the southwest has peaked, so it is not surprising that today's data is higher than yesterday's.

Across the border, Poland also experienced record-breaking heat, reaching 40.5 degrees Celsius in Słubice, according to the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW). The extreme temperatures underscore the severity of the ongoing heatwave, which has affected much of Europe for the past two weeks, with over 95% of Czech weather stations reporting record highs for June.

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According to current telemetry and operational data, the temperature reached 40.5 degrees Celsius.