Europe braces for storms and heat as temperatures soar to 40C in Spain

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Across Europe, weather conditions on Friday, July 24, 2026, present a mix of sunshine, warmth, and impending weather changes. In Belgium, the day begins with cloudy skies but is expected to become sunnier, with temperatures reaching up to 25 or 26°C in the west. The weekend will start with sunshine and warm temperatures, but rain is expected to return on Sunday, according to the Institut royal de météorologie (IRM).
In Germany, the weather will be sunny and warm on Friday, with temperatures between 25 to 29°C. However, the weather will become more unstable from Sunday onwards, with rain and thunderstorms expected, as reported by the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD).
Spain is experiencing high temperatures, with maxima reaching up to 40°C in some areas. The Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet) has issued warnings for storms in certain regions, including Galicia, Asturias, Aragón, and Comunitat Valenciana.
In the Netherlands, a possible heatwave is on the horizon, with temperatures expected to reach around 30°C or more starting from Wednesday, according to reports.
Hungary will see a mostly sunny day with temperatures between 22 and 27°C, but showers and thunderstorms are possible in the northeast, as forecasted by HungaroMet.
Ireland will have a cloudy start in Dublin and Leinster, but sunny spells will develop later with temperatures reaching up to 24°C, as per Met Éireann.
Cyprus is experiencing scorching heat with temperatures reaching around 39°C inland, according to local weather reports.
In Romania, the weather is expected to warm up starting from August 3, with temperatures higher than usual in most parts of the country, as updated by the Administrația Națională de Meteorologie (ANM).
In France, the weather is expected to be cloudy and wet, with temperatures slightly above normal, as reported by Météo-France.
In Greece, a change in weather is expected starting from Saturday, with storms and hailstorms forecasted in 11 regions of the country, according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service.
In Sweden, the weather is expected to become more settled after a period of rain, with temperatures rising, as reported by the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI).
In Berlin and Brandenburg, the weekend will be cloudy and rainy with temperatures up to 29°C, according to the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD).
In Madrid, the heatwave is expected to end with temperatures dropping to more manageable levels, according to the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet).
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