"In the southwest, the mild weather has turned into outright spring heat, with temperatures worthy of May. Temperatures, already high for this season, are climbing further between Tuesday and Wednesday, with readings exceeding 25C at multiple stations."
"In the southern town of Orthez, temperatures peaked at 28.3C, its hottest reading for February on record. In the south-western city of Biarritz, 27C was measured - 14 degrees above normal for the time of year - along with 26C in Pau."
"Scientists say the rising temperatures are driven by the rising greenhouse gas emissions that are causing global warming."
Southwest France experienced unprecedented February heat, with temperatures reaching approximately 30°C and breaking multiple regional records. Orthez recorded 28.3°C, its hottest February temperature ever documented. Biarritz measured 27°C, approximately 14 degrees above normal seasonal temperatures, while Pau reached 26°C. The national weather service characterized conditions as spring-like, with temperatures comparable to May weather. This extreme warmth followed an extended period of rainy weather, making February one of France's wettest months on record. Scientists attribute the rising temperatures to increased greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global warming.
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