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Europe’s heatwave is the hottest and most humid ever

The current temperatures in western and central Europe would have been virtually impossible 50 years ago, and unprecedented humidity levels make this

Publication Date: June 26, 2026·Reading Time: 5 min·Trust 82 / 100·Category: Science
Europe’s heatwave is the hottest and most humid ever
Summary

Europe’s heatwave is the hottest and most humid ever. The current temperatures in western and central Europe would have been virtually impossible 50 years ago, and unprecedented humidity levels make this heatwave especially dangerous

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Europe’s heatwave is the hottest and most humid ever. The current temperatures in western and central Europe would have been virtually impossible 50 years ago, and unprecedented humidity levels make this heatwave especially dangerous

This article was categorized under science based on the title and source information. The publication date is Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:51 GMT.

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  • 01Europe’s heatwave is the hottest and most humid ever
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  • 01Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:51 GMT: New Scientist published the report.
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