A stifling heat dome grips Europe, as a new heat wave approaches.

Arab Weather - The latest weather forecasts from Arab Weather indicate a renewed heat wave in some parts of Europe, particularly in western Europe, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in several parts of Spain starting midweek.

The heat dome tightens its grip again.

This is due to the advance of the upper high pressure system towards western Europe, accompanied by an extremely hot air mass coming across the African desert. This will lead to renewed hot weather in Spain and Portugal, reaching as far as southern France, where temperatures will rise again significantly.

The temperature is about 45 degrees Celsius.

Temperatures are expected to exceed 40°C in many Spanish cities and southern Portugal, while southern Spain is clearly affected by the intense heat mass, with temperatures approaching 45°C in some southern cities, such as Seville.

In France, the heat wave is expected to affect the southern parts of the country, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius in some southern cities amid extremely hot and scorching conditions.

Are heat waves in Europe a common phenomenon?

The renewed impact of heat waves on the European continent this summer is not a traditional annual phenomenon, but it has become more frequent and pronounced in recent years. This is attributed to a strong high pressure system centered over large parts of Europe, trapping hot air and blocking the influence of moderate air masses. This recurrence in atmospheric behavior is worrying scientists, as it indicates accelerating climate changes that are making heat extremes an increasing feature of the continent's climate. This translates into longer and more intense heat waves that could impact ecosystems, public health, and water and energy resources.