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Weather tracker: Europe braces for swing from Arctic chill to extreme heat
Temperatures in France and England could rise by 15C, while hot air could to give way to snow in parts of US
TL;DR
- Europe is transitioning from a prolonged period of cold, with temperatures 10-15C below average, to a significant warming trend.
- Warm air from North Africa is forecast to raise temperatures in France and England by up to 15C by Friday, potentially reaching the mid- to high-30s in Spain and Portugal.
- The US is also seeing extreme temperature contrasts, with snowstorms expected in higher elevations of Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah.
- Central US faces conditions ripe for thunderstorms and a 15% tornado probability across four states.
- Wildfire risks are heightened in the southwestern US due to gusty winds and low humidity.