Heatwave in France: Is up to 45 degrees really possible from July 6?

In recent days, numerous weather maps on social networks have caused a stir. They spoke of an extreme heatwave with temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius across large parts of France. The short answer, however, is: No. According to the current state of weather forecasts, a widespread reaching of such high values is not considered likely. What is certain, however, is that France has again been hit by a…