I remember the Pacific Northwest racking up outliers like this too during the 2021 heat dome. So what France is going through isn't some fluke. Awful for people there, especially the children, elderly, and anyone with health conditions.
Nahel BelgherzeBordeaux, France, has now recorded more days above 40°C in 2026 alone than during the entire 105-year period from 1920 (when observations began) to 2025. This is deeply shocking.