Weather tracker: Thunderstorms strike across Europe amid record heatwave
Europe is experiencing unusually severe thunderstorms on top of an exceptional heatwave, with countries including France, Germany, and Poland being struck by extreme weather featuring golf ball-sized hailstones, flooding, and strong winds. While thunderstorms are common during periods of intense heat, this week's storms have been particularly extreme in their intensity and destructive power. The severe weather is also coinciding with deadly monsoon rains affecting Bangladesh.
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Weather tracker: Thunderstorms strike across Europe amid record heatwave
Europe is experiencing severe thunderstorms on top of an exceptional heatwave, with countries like France, Germany, and Poland reporting extreme weather including golf ball-sized hailstones, flooding, and strong winds. While thunderstorms typically accompany intense heat, this week's storms have been particularly severe and destructive. Additionally, deadly monsoon rains are affecting Bangladesh.
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