The weather on Monday, July 18. heat wave generalization across the country and temperature records

Over the next few days, the heat wave is intensifying and this time it has affected all of France. It’s a historic day, according to the Weather Channel*, as many heat records are expected to be broken.

“During the day, the maximum temperature reaches 36-40°C, in the west and south – 41-45°C. Temperatures will drop overnight in major cities, with a minimum of 20 to 24°C at dawn“, the Weather Channel shows. These exceptional temperatures are associated with a heat dome that extends from the Maghreb to France.

Details by regions

As on Sunday, hail and sun are expected throughout the country. The subtleties are in the temperatures, which will be higher compared to the previous day, with historical values.

Which? Brittany and some Normandy to: Southwest passing by Basin of Parisis center Region:, showing a minimum of 20 to 25°C in the morning. Maximums reach an average of 40°C during the day. “Locally we expect up to 42°C and even 43 to 45°C near the coast of the Aquitaine departments. It will be scorching, unbearable heat, even near the sea the risk of fires and forest fires,” warns La Chaîne Météo.

Which? Hauts-de-France to: Big East the time Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, it will be cooler. The thermometer reads 16 to 22°C in the morning, then rises to 36 to 40°C in the second half of the day.

In the southeastThe maximum air temperature will be more breathable on the sea coast: 35°C during the day. It will reach 40°C on land.

Sanitary tips

Scorching heat is getting worse compared to Sunday, you have to be alert. “Swim near the sea before 10 am and after 8 pm. Beware of the risk of dehydration due to the significant temperature difference between water (20°C) and air (40°C). Be careful when hiking in the mountains. Expect 30°C at around 2000 meters in the sun from midday. Therefore, it’s a highly discouraged day for hiking, especially since you can get dehydrated if you don’t drink enough water. In the city, close the shutters all day, because even from 8 in the morning it will be already hot, 22 to 28°C at dawn.“; recommends The Weather Channel.

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