# European Heat Wave 2026

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Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/european-heat-wave-2026
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## Timeline

- **2026-08-06**: Italy puts all 27 major cities on red alert — The Italian Health Ministry issued a code red heat alert for all 27 cities in its national surveillance system for the first time this year, signaling health risk for the entire population.
- **2026-08-06**: Austria sets all-time national heat record — Austria recorded its highest temperature ever as the heat wave peaked across central Europe.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### All 27 Italian Cities on Red Alert as 40°C+ Heat Wave Breaks Records
2026-08-06 20:57:24 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

An extreme heat wave affecting Europe has placed all 27 major Italian cities under the highest red alert for the first time this year, as temperatures exceed 40°C and Austria registers a new national record. The event highlights the accelerating risk of extreme heat driven by climate change, stressing health, energy, and transport systems.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/all-27-italian-cities-red-alert-40c-heat-wave-records

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