Europe is expecting an unusual spike in temperatures in early September, following a summer marked by heatwaves and drought, particularly in the southeast. Temperatures across the continent are predicted to be 5 to 8 degrees Celsius higher than the 30-year average at the start of next month, according to Atmospheric G2. Southern Germany, the Balkans, Ukraine, and the Baltic states are expected to experience particularly high temperatures, according to Matthew Droz, meteorologist at Maxar Technologies. Global warming is leading to a lengthening of the summer period into September and even October in Europe, Bloomberg reported on Friday. This increases the risk of extreme weather events such as floods, severe storms, and wildfires. However, milder weather conditions could also lead to a delay in the start of the heating season, as seen in 2023. September is a crucial month for energy traders, as heating season contracts are negotiated towards the end of the month. Increased demand for cooling in August pushed energy prices to record highs in Italy, but winter will pose a greater test for the region as a whole. Drought conditions are also expected to persist into September in some areas, including most of the Iberian Peninsula, the Balkans, and Eastern Europe, according to Jason Nicholls, meteorologist at AccuWeather.
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