Meteorologists warned the level of heat was unprecedented so early in the summer season. The heat led to the cancellation of public events and sparked wildfires. In Spain many towns and cities suffered temperatures well over 40☌ over the weekend, while 43☌ was recorded in the French city of Biarritz. In London, temperatures must breach 28☌ for three days in a row for there to be a heatwave, while in the East Riding of Yorkshire temperatures need to remain above 26☌.Īs temperatures climb once more in the UK, Western Europe is expected to feel the relief of cool weather this week after the region sweltered in a record-breaking heatwave over the weekend.