France Records Hottest Spring in History as Western Europe Experiences Record Temperatures

France recorded its hottest spring in recorded history, driven by a surge of warm air from North Africa that pushed temperatures across Western Europe significantly above normal levels. The unprecedented heat extended beyond France, with the United Kingdom and Portugal also experiencing their hottest May on record. The extreme temperatures reflect a broader pattern of rising heat across Western Europe, where warm air masses from North Africa have become increasingly influential in driving seasonal temperature records.