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'T-Shirts, Sunglasses': Europeans Ready for a Record-Breaking Heatwave

Published July 24th, 2019 - 05:58 GMT

France and western Europe were Tuesday bracing for a new record-breaking heatwave that is forcing the temporary shutdown of a French nuclear power station and will test competitors in the legendary Tour de France cycle race.

According to AFP, forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on Thursday.

The same day could also see the all-time record temperature for the French capital Paris -- 40.4 degrees Celsius (104.7 degrees Fahrenheit) in 1947 -- beaten, AFP added.

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People queue to dive into the landmark sea pool of Saint-Malo, Brittany, on July 23, 2019 as a new heatwave blasted into northern Europe that could set records in several countries. Valery HACHE / AFP

People queue to dive into the landmark sea pool of Saint-Malo, Brittany, on July 23, 2019 as a new heatwave blasted into northern Europe that could set records in several countries. Valery HACHE / AFP

Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. FREDERICK FLORIN / AFP

Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. FREDERICK FLORIN / AFP

Young men dive into the Canal du Midi at the Port du Segala in Labastide d'Anjou on July 23, 2019 as a new heatwave blasted into northern Europe that could set records in several countries. ERIC CABANIS / AFP

Young men dive into the Canal du Midi at the Port du Segala in Labastide d'Anjou on July 23, 2019 as a new heatwave blasted into northern Europe that could set records in several countries. ERIC CABANIS / AFP

Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. BERTRAND GUAY / AFP

Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. BERTRAND GUAY / AFP

Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. BERTRAND GUAY / AFP

Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. BERTRAND GUAY / AFP

The US is sweating through a weekend of extremely hot weather, with major cities including New York and Washington bracing for temperatures close to or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Johannes EISELE / AFP

The US is sweating through a weekend of extremely hot weather, with major cities including New York and Washington bracing for temperatures close to or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Johannes EISELE / AFP

People enjoy refreshing water of a fountain in the Unisphere fountain at Flushing Meadow Corona Park in the borough of Queens on July 21, 2019 in New York City. Johannes EISELE / AFP

People enjoy refreshing water of a fountain in the Unisphere fountain at Flushing Meadow Corona Park in the borough of Queens on July 21, 2019 in New York City. Johannes EISELE / AFP

People plunge into the water of the newly opened Bekkelagsbadet in Oslo, between Mosseveien and the bridge over Ormoya, on July 23, 2019, as a new heatwave hits Europe. Trond Reidar Teigen / NTB scanpix / AFP

People plunge into the water of the newly opened Bekkelagsbadet in Oslo, between Mosseveien and the bridge over Ormoya, on July 23, 2019, as a new heatwave hits Europe. Trond Reidar Teigen / NTB scanpix / AFP

People queue to dive into the landmark sea pool of Saint-Malo, Brittany, on July 23, 2019 as a new heatwave blasted into northern Europe that could set records in several countries. Valery HACHE / AFP
Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. FREDERICK FLORIN / AFP
Young men dive into the Canal du Midi at the Port du Segala in Labastide d'Anjou on July 23, 2019 as a new heatwave blasted into northern Europe that could set records in several countries. ERIC CABANIS / AFP
Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. BERTRAND GUAY / AFP
Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. BERTRAND GUAY / AFP
The US is sweating through a weekend of extremely hot weather, with major cities including New York and Washington bracing for temperatures close to or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Johannes EISELE / AFP
People enjoy refreshing water of a fountain in the Unisphere fountain at Flushing Meadow Corona Park in the borough of Queens on July 21, 2019 in New York City. Johannes EISELE / AFP
People plunge into the water of the newly opened Bekkelagsbadet in Oslo, between Mosseveien and the bridge over Ormoya, on July 23, 2019, as a new heatwave hits Europe. Trond Reidar Teigen / NTB scanpix / AFP
People queue to dive into the landmark sea pool of Saint-Malo, Brittany, on July 23, 2019 as a new heatwave blasted into northern Europe that could set records in several countries. Valery HACHE / AFP
People queue to dive into the landmark sea pool of Saint-Malo, Brittany, on July 23, 2019 as a new heatwave blasted into northern Europe that could set records in several countries. Valery HACHE / AFP
Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. FREDERICK FLORIN / AFP
Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. FREDERICK FLORIN / AFP
Young men dive into the Canal du Midi at the Port du Segala in Labastide d'Anjou on July 23, 2019 as a new heatwave blasted into northern Europe that could set records in several countries. ERIC CABANIS / AFP
Young men dive into the Canal du Midi at the Port du Segala in Labastide d'Anjou on July 23, 2019 as a new heatwave blasted into northern Europe that could set records in several countries. ERIC CABANIS / AFP
Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. BERTRAND GUAY / AFP
Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. BERTRAND GUAY / AFP
Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. BERTRAND GUAY / AFP
Forecasters predicted new temperatures highs in a string of countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the first time on July 23, 2019. BERTRAND GUAY / AFP
The US is sweating through a weekend of extremely hot weather, with major cities including New York and Washington bracing for temperatures close to or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Johannes EISELE / AFP
The US is sweating through a weekend of extremely hot weather, with major cities including New York and Washington bracing for temperatures close to or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Johannes EISELE / AFP
People enjoy refreshing water of a fountain in the Unisphere fountain at Flushing Meadow Corona Park in the borough of Queens on July 21, 2019 in New York City. Johannes EISELE / AFP
People enjoy refreshing water of a fountain in the Unisphere fountain at Flushing Meadow Corona Park in the borough of Queens on July 21, 2019 in New York City. Johannes EISELE / AFP
People plunge into the water of the newly opened Bekkelagsbadet in Oslo, between Mosseveien and the bridge over Ormoya, on July 23, 2019, as a new heatwave hits Europe. Trond Reidar Teigen / NTB scanpix / AFP
People plunge into the water of the newly opened Bekkelagsbadet in Oslo, between Mosseveien and the bridge over Ormoya, on July 23, 2019, as a new heatwave hits Europe. Trond Reidar Teigen / NTB scanpix / AFP

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