article_snippet.sent: According to meteorologists this is potentially a new record for the warmest temperature measured on the continent.
article_snippet.sent: Over a two day period last week temperatures reached 17.4°C (63.3°F) and 17.5°C (63.5°F).
article_snippet.sent: However, the heatwave on the continent has still to be officially certified by the World Meteorological Organisation.
article_snippet.sent: Writing for website Weather Underground, meteorologist Dr Jeff Masters said: 'A new all-time temperature record for an entire continent is a rare event. '
article_snippet.sent: Dr Masters said last week's heatwave matched a trend occurring around the world.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Masters said that in 2015 five nations or territories have now set all time records or matched five nations or territories records for hottest temperatures in history.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Masters added that 46 nations or territories, out of 235, have set or tied all time heat records since 2010.
article_snippet.sent: However, despite the new record temperature, climate scientists are urging caution about drawing conclusions from it.
highlights_snippet.sent: Area was hit by two day heatwave that beat previous temperature records .
  