Western Europe Heat Waves Drive Travelers to Cut Summer Trips as Paris Tops 100F
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 23
Western Europe Heat Waves Drive Travelers to Cut Summer Trips as Paris Tops 100F
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 23
Summary
Three heat waves since May are pushing some travelers to rethink or shorten Western Europe summer vacations, with one New York visitor leaving Paris weeks early after temperatures topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Paris exceeded 100F, Valencia hit 111F, Geneva also rose above 100F, and London reached the mid-90s as early as May, turning routine sightseeing into an ordeal.
Dry conditions have compounded the disruption, fueling a wildfire about 60 miles from Madrid that has burned for days.
Meteorologist Dominik Jung said the current cooldown is unlikely to last, with hot spells expected to return in waves across Western Europe through August.