Western Europe is facing a brutal heat wave. Spain just set a new June record with temperatures hitting 46 degrees Celsius. That's hotter than a summer day in many places. The heat is so intense that health officials have issued red alerts. They're telling people to stay inside during the hottest part of the day.

This isn't just a one-time thing. The UN Secretary-General said extreme heat is becoming the new normal. He experienced it firsthand in Seville. Portugal might have broken its own June record with a scorching 46. 6 degrees. The heat is moving north, too. Germany is next in line for a sweltering few days.

France is also feeling the burn. Paris and other areas are on red alert. The heat is so bad that a big forest fire started in the south. It's burned through almost 1, 000 acres. People had to evacuate a nearby campground.

Even Wimbledon isn't safe from the heat. The tennis tournament saw its hottest opening day ever. Temperatures hit 33 degrees on the court. That's hot enough to make players take breaks between sets.

The good news? A cold front is coming. It should bring some relief later in the week. But for now, Europe is dealing with some serious heat.


    # Western Europe Faces Brutal Heat Wave

    **Spain Sets New June Record**

    - **Temperature**: 46 degrees Celsius
    - **Alert Level**: Red
    - **Advice**: Stay inside during peak hours

    ## Extreme Heat Becomes the New Normal

    - **UN Secretary-General's Experience**: Seville
    - **Portugal's Record**: 46.6 degrees Celsius

    ## Heat Moves North

    - **Next in Line**: Germany
    - **Duration**: A few sweltering days

    ## France Under Fire

    - **Areas on Red Alert**: Paris and others
    - **Forest Fire**: Nearly 1,000 acres burned
    - **Evacuations**: Nearby campground

    ## Wimbledon's Hottest Opening Day

    - **Temperature**: 33 degrees Celsius
    - **Impact**: Players taking breaks

    ## Relief in Sight

    - **Cold Front**: Expected later in the week
    - **Current Situation**: Serious heat ongoing

    

Europe Feels the Heat: Is This the New Normal?

Extreme Heat Becomes the New Normal

Heat Moves North

France Under Fire

Wimbledon's Hottest Opening Day

Relief in Sight

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