Editorial photo #13879762 Weather

A Thunderstorm Off The Coast Of Brittany

A thunderstorm is visible off the coast in Sarzeau, Brittany, which is under a red heat wave alert, in western France, on June 25, 2026. France experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947 on June 24, 2026, according to the national weather agency. A heatwave has affected France since last week, disrupting daily life and leading to the early closure of major tourist attractions in Paris. (Photo by Jerome Gilles/NurPhoto)