At least 11 people have died in a wildfire in southern Spain, with early indications suggesting four of the victims are British, according to a local official 😥 Heatwaves across Europe have dried out vast areas of land and made them particularly vulnerable to wildfires. "The fire danger remains at very high or extreme levels in much of the country," Spain's meteorological agency says, urging people to "take extra precautions". In June, Spain reached its highest daily average since 1950, and had days where it recorded its highest ever temperatures for that month. Temperatures as high as 42C (107.6F) were forecast in some parts of the country. Climate change is driving up temperatures around the world, and Europe is the fastest warming continent, heating up twice as fast as the global average, according to the Copernicus climate service. This is causing increased summer heatwaves, greater pressure on Europe's water supply, and more intense wildfires. A wildfire in southern France has also forced thousands of people to evacuate as the country faces an early summer heatwave. The fires have also affected Spain where more than 2,200 hectares in the natural reserve of Les Gavarres in the north of the country have been destroyed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx2vz8lyql1t

Currently we have (from the members who make their location available) UK 16 USA 11 Canada 3 Australia 2 New Zealand 1 I’d love to see other areas represented. France? Spain? Europe? Weather is a Global thing, and we’re all being affected by Climate Change, so let’s hear it from you. I know Skoolers are all around the globe, in almost every country. How is it changing your life? Do you just carry on regardless, or does it make life harder? If you live in a traditionally hot area, what are your tips for keeping cool?

BREAKING: nearly 1.2 million Americans are without power tonight across the Northeast, Great Lakes, into the Southeast due to severe storms 8:45PM CDT Is anyone here affected?

Today is 2nd June and where I am (Orihuela Costa) is forecast to be over 30 degC for 10 hours today. It peaks at 33 degC. We’d better get to the shop nice and early. 🥵

We flew out to Alicante yesterday from the UK. In May here, it normally starts warming up nicely. Once we get to mid-summer we’ll have to fully embrace siesta mode, avoiding the heat of the day. 😎 The next 10 days tops out at 27 degC on the 22nd May, so not too hot yet. Weather reports will continue of course 😎