Western Europe Endures Record Heat as Nations Issue Urgent Warnings

A severe heat wave is sweeping across Western Europe this week. More than a dozen countries have issued urgent heat warnings. The warnings indicate that temperatures are reaching unprecedented levels. On Tuesday, France recorded its highest average temperature ever. The French average surpassed all previous national records. Other nations remain on alert as the heat persists. Meteorologists say the extreme heat is likely to continue. Authorities are preparing further steps to protect public health.