A heat wave named Cerberus has southern Europe in its jaws, and it's only going to get worse
Countries in southern Europe are preparing emergency measures at the start of a heat wave that is expected to push temperatures to 45 degrees Celsius (113F) in some areas over the next few days ATHENS, Greece -- Tourists in central Athens huddled under mist machines and zoo Animals in Madrid were fed fruit popsicles Thursday as southern Europeans suffered through a heat wave that was projected to get much worse heading into the weekend. Temperatures in parts of Mediterranean Europe were forecast to reach as high as 45 degrees Celsius (113 F) starting Friday. The high-pressure system affecting the region, which crossed the Mediterranean from north Africa, has been named Cerberus after the three-headed dog in ancient Greek mythology who guarded the gates to the underworld. Officials in several countries were preparing emergency measures, cellphone alerts and adjustments to staffing levels. In Athens and other Greek cities, working hours were changed for the public sector and many bus...