Big heat wave in Europe
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It gets very hot in Europe. The area of high air pressure Gorgias brings hot air. It comes from Africa. The air is very hot. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland temperatures rise. Some regions expect 40 degrees. The weather service gives a warning. The west and south are very hot.
The heat is a danger for health. Older and sick people must be careful. Experts say: Drink a lot of water. Stay in the shade at noon. Keep your rooms cool. The nights are also very warm. The temperature stays above 20 degrees. We call this tropical nights. The body needs rest in the night. This is hard now.
Italy warns for many cities. Cities like Florence and Milan have an orange alert. Orange means danger for weak people. In Switzerland it gets 38 degrees. Austria has its first desert days. A desert day has over 35 degrees. Experts say: This heat comes very early this year.
The heat is a danger for health. Older and sick people must be careful. Experts say: Drink a lot of water. Stay in the shade at noon. Keep your rooms cool. The nights are also very warm. The temperature stays above 20 degrees. We call this tropical nights. The body needs rest in the night. This is hard now.
Italy warns for many cities. Cities like Florence and Milan have an orange alert. Orange means danger for weak people. In Switzerland it gets 38 degrees. Austria has its first desert days. A desert day has over 35 degrees. Experts say: This heat comes very early this year.
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Definitions
- High pressure area
- An area in the air with high pressure. It brings good and warm weather.
- Tropical nights
- A night where the temperature stays above 20 degrees.
- Desert days
- A day where the temperature is over 35 degrees.
Locations
- Germany
- A country in the middle of Europe.
- Austria
- A country in the middle of Europe.
- Switzerland
- A country in the middle of Europe.
- Italy
- A country in the south of Europe.
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