France records hottest day ever as heatwave hits Europe | RTÉ News

France has had its hottest day since measurements began in 1947, the national weather agency has said. The national temperature indicator - an average of daytime and nighttime temperatures across 30 stations - reached 29.8C, Meteo-France said, citing provisional data. Authorities in much of Europe have issued red heat alerts, warning against unnecessary travel and urging people to protect themselves from the sun. For more on this story and all the latest Irish and international news - http://www.rte.ie/news Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe.