Temperatures in the south west were forecast to edge up towards 40C on Monday but Wednesday looks like being the hottest day across the country. It is likely that the country's weather agency Météo France will issue more heatwave alerts for other parts of the country throughout the week. Map: Météo FranceAs ever the canicule (heatwave) warning issued by Météo France brings with it advice for members of the public. Météo France also issues the following advice. * Adults and children: drink plenty of water, the elderly: drink 1.5L of water per day and eat normally.

Source: The Local July 22, 2019 10:30 UTC