France experienced its hottest day on record Wednesday, exceeding the previous day’s peak temperature, according to Météo-France. The national temperature indicator, an average of daytime and nighttime temperatures across 30 reference stations, reached 30°C. The forthcoming night is expected to be among the warmest ever recorded, and the heatwave is forecast to expand Thursday. This unprecedented heat has severely disrupted transportation, including road closures due to melting asphalt and halted train services. Authorities are also bracing for the risk of thunderstorms and wildfires as the extreme conditions persist. The situation is significantly impacting daily life across the country.