Europe faces extreme heatwaves and storms: temperatures hit 40C in Croatia and Spain

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Europe is experiencing a week of extreme weather conditions, with heatwaves and severe storms affecting various regions.
Croatia is bracing for another heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 40°C, according to Total Croatia News. The island of Hvar has experienced flooding for the third time in just 10 days due to repeated meteotsunamis, affecting both visitors and residents, as reported by Total Croatia News.
The Netherlands is forecasting a sunny and hot week, with temperatures peaking near 36°C on Wednesday, according to NL Times. In Spain, the heatwave continues, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in some regions. The Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet) has issued warnings for high temperatures in several communities, including Andalucía, Extremadura, and Galicia, as reported by El Diario.
Finland is expecting thunderstorms at the beginning of the week, with heavy rain predicted in some areas. The precipitation front is expected to move slowly across the country on Monday, with the heaviest rainfall in western areas and powerful thunderstorms in the east, according to Yle.
In Germany, the weather is expected to be changeable on Monday in Rheinland-Pfalz and Saarland, with rain showers in some areas. Starting from Tuesday, the weather will turn sunny and hot, with temperatures expected to reach up to 33°C, as reported by Zeit.
Hungary is also experiencing varied weather patterns. At the beginning of the week, a cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms, but from Wednesday onwards, another heatwave is expected with temperatures ranging from 29°C to 35°C, according to 444.hu.
The varied weather patterns across Europe highlight the continent's diverse climate conditions, with some regions experiencing extreme heat while others deal with rain and thunderstorms.
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