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Historic Central European Heatwave Grips Krakow As Temperatures Hit 38C

KRAKOW, POLAND - JUNE 29: People seek refreshment next to a municipal water spray station installed in the Main Market Square to provide cooling relief in Krakow, Poland, on June 29, 2026. This local snapshot captures conditions amid an unprecedented Central European heatwave, which just yesterday shattered Poland's 105-year-old national record with a blistering 40.5?C (104.9?F) in Slubice, as active orange alerts remain in place ahead of predicted severe regional storms set to collide with the lingering tropical air mass. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13905030
Date Taken	29 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Weather
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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