Saharan Heat Forecast to Bring Thunderstorms and Dust to Europe
The blast of North African heat enveloping parts of Europe this week will bring powerful thunderstorms and Saharan sand in its wake.
Amber storm alerts have been issued for Castile and Leon in Spain, along with northern Portugal on Wednesday, as the heat breaks over Iberia. Further north, the highest temperatures for the UK and France are likely to come on Friday. Highs will climb to 36C (97F) in Rome, with London reaching 27C and Paris 31C.
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