On June 22, France reported three heat-related deaths, nearly 2,700 schools closing or altering schedules, and red warnings for 49 regions with Bordeaux forecast above 42°C. Spain issued a red alert for the Basque country with highs reaching 40°C in San Sebastian and overnight lows above 25°C in some areas. Europe recorded an average high of 24°C, 4.1°C above the 1961-1990 baseline [Straits Times].