Health warnings remained in effect in several European countries. The worst was felt in southern Europe while punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

Europe sizzled in its first major heat wave of the summer on Tuesday. Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century.

As a heat wave scorches most of Europe, the Eiffel Tower announced it will be closing early on Tuesday with France expected to hit triple-digit temperatures. With temperatures in Paris expected to reach 38.