Sweltering Europeans will have to wait for nearly two weeks for a 36C wave of hot weather blasting the continent to end.
Weather maps show extreme October temperatures baking millions in several countries will only begin to cool off by around October 18
Temperatures are set to skyrocket to 37C in parts of Spain, with southern France also set to see highs of 32C this week.
Autumn usually only sees warmer temperatures cling on at the most southern tips of Europe but unusually the warm air blast will hit northern parts too including England.
According to forecasters, central and southern parts of England could be hit by 26C this Sunday with no sign of a crisp autumn breeze anywhere.
And now several European countries are preparing to endure yet another heatwave after a host of others left wildfire burning over the summer.
Weather maps from meteorological sites WXCharts and Ventusky show soaring temperatures many countries lasting until at least October 18 when the mercury will start to drop.
Jim Dale, from British Weather Services, told the Express: “It’s not just the UK but much of Europe too and large parts of US.
“There is also the El Nino factor stepping up. I’m now thinking there is little to stop 2023 being the hottest year globally since records began and likely well before.”
In London over the weekend Royal Parks Half Marathon organisers have urged runners to “have fun and enjoy your experience” rather than chase a personal best amid the unseasonably warm weather which is forecast for London on Sunday.
Temperatures may reach 24C during the 13.1-mile event which passes through Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
The average temperature for this time of year is around 18C, the Met Office said. Around 16,000 people are expected to take part in the event, with the first runners due to cross the start line at 9am.
Participants have been urged to use sunscreen and to make sure they are hydrated before they start the race.
Euronews reports France, Germany and the UK all recorded their highest ever September temperatures this year, with many countries as a whole in Europe seeing temperatures on average 3.6C above normal.
