Paris Closes Top Of The Eifel Tower; 90F + At Wimbledon; Italy Bans Outdoor Work During The Afternoon

In Paris, blistering heat led the Eiffel Tower to close its summit and remind prospective visitors to take precautions. In London, the Wimbledon tennis tournament saw its hottest opening day on record, with temperatures climbing above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Farther south, Italy expanded its ban on outdoor work in the afternoon as the country contends with extreme heat. And in Brussels, the Atomium monument, with its distinctive stainless steel spheres, limited its hours to close earlier than usual due to scorching temperatures.

The heat wave that has blanketed much of Europe is expected to linger over the continent this week, driving up temperatures to higher-than-normal levels and offering little reprieve. Already, punishing heat has set records for June in Spain, Portugal and England, upended sporting events and outdoor concerts, and brought unbearable conditions. “Western Europe is under influence of a strong high-pressure system, trapping dry air from northern Africa over the region and leading to extreme heat,” the World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday, “which is having a major impact on all aspects of daily life.”

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Sea surface temperatures in the Mediterranean, meanwhile, remain about 5 degrees Celsius above average, according to E.U. data.

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