Extreme heat grips Romania, red alert issued for three western counties

03 August 2026 An intense heatwave is affecting much of Romania, with red, orange, and yellow weather warnings in place as temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in western parts of the country. The heat will gradually spread south and east, while meteorologists expect tropical nights across most of Roma

Spain's meteorological agency Aemet also warns of storms and heavy rain in Catalonia and Aragon, and keeps heat alerts in place for several regions.

The Met Office has issued a new forecast for the UK as temperatures are set to soar, with some areas set to see highs of 31C amid a UK heatwave

Small Craft Advisory extended by NWS Jacksonville office on Aug. 1, 2026, 2:33 p.m.  data.usatoday.com

Wildfires burning across more than a quarter of a million acres in Washington state have prompted widespread evacuations, while other US states are enduring record-breaking heat.

Wildfires burning across more than a quarter of a million acres in Washington state have prompted widespread evacuations, while other US states are enduring record-breaking heat.

An elderly woman who developed heatstroke while taking shelter in a car was the latest fatality from a powerful earthquake that struck Japan’s southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto last week, officials said on Sunday as concerns over heat-related illnesses grow in an area that is also suffering extreme temperatures. The