Europe is bracing for another heatwave in July, what about Ireland?
Ireland was on the fringe of the heat dome that seared much of Europe for several days late last month.
In some parts of the country temperatures exceeded an uncomfortable 32 degrees and the hot spell ended with unseasonable thunderstorms and hail showers.
Why is this happening?
Climate scientists have recently warned that El Niño would impact temperatures in Europe this year, so is that why two heatwaves arrived in June, one delivering record-breaking temperatures?
The June event was called a “heat dome” but what is that and what causes it?
Another intense heatwave is forecast for Europe…
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