Germany and Denmark experienced record-breaking temperatures on Saturday as a heatwave sweeps across a large swathe of Europe. Germany’s new national record reached 41.3°C near Saarbrücken, on the French border, on Friday. The intense heat is impacting areas from Scandinavia to the Alps. The heatwave is now progressing eastward, with concerns rising for Poland. Authorities are monitoring the situation and advising citizens to take precautions against the extreme temperatures. The current conditions are attributed to a persistent high-pressure system over the continent. This heatwave follows similar extreme weather events across Europe this summer.