Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Saharan Heatwave to Bring Thunderstorms and Dust to Europe
Get ready for some wild weather in Europe!
A big wave of heat from North Africa is on its way, bringing hot temperatures with it.
This heat is going to cause some big storm clouds, which could mean lots of rain, like a whole month's worth in just a few hours, plus hail and lightning.
Also, dust from the Sahara Desert will be carried by the wind, possibly covering things and making it harder for solar panels to work.
Some places, like Spain and Portugal, have already been warned about these storms.
Even though it's hot, it follows a period of unusual weather.
It's like the weather is throwing a surprise party!
A heat wave from North Africa is bringing thunderstorms and Saharan dust to Europe.
Amber storm alerts have been issued for parts of Spain and Portugal.
High temperatures are expected in several European cities, including Rome, London, and Paris.
The storms could bring heavy rain, hail, and lightning to France and the UK.
Saharan dust is expected to coat surfaces and potentially disrupt solar power.
- Who
- Meteorologists from the UK Met Office and weather analytics firm MetDesk are reporting on the event.
- What
- A heat wave bringing thunderstorms and Saharan dust to Europe.
- When
- The highest temperatures for the UK and France are likely to come on Friday.
- Where
- Europe, including Spain, Portugal, the UK, and France.
- Why
- The heat wave will push moisture into the atmosphere, building storm clouds.
- Source
- Bloomberg
- Main Event
- Heatwave
- Expected High in Rome
- 36C
- Expected High in London
- 27C
- Expected High in Paris
- 31C
- Rainfall Potential
- Up to 40 millimeters in a few hours
- Dust Origin
- Sahara Desert