Europe Set for Warm September Before Start of Heating Season

Europe’s September heat is expected despite the growing chances of a La Niña pattern emerging.

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After a succession of summer heat waves, Europe is set for a warmer-than-average September, which could potentially extend into the start of the heating season the following month.

“You’re coming off the back of a notably warm summer, it’s going to be difficult for it to be anything other than at least a little bit above average,” said James Peacock, head meteorologist at Leeds-based weather analytics firm MetSwift.