Well, that was quick.

Straight off the back of the solar eclipse last night, we’re heading into a solar inferno as extreme heat returns today, with temperatures above 40C in parts of Spain and up to 38C in London and Paris.

You’ll be wishing for an eclipse today.

An amber weather warning for extreme heat is in place across large parts of the UK, while 80 French departments have been placed on an orange heat warning.

Drink lots of water, stay cool and look after your vulnerable family members, kids and pets. And keep reading Europe Live, obviously.

I will bring you all the updates from the UK and across the continent here.

It’s Thursday, 13 August 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.

Good morning.