Spain Braces for Historic Heatwave: Temperatures Set to Soar Above 42 Degrees

The moment has arrived; as the weekend unfolds, Spain is set to experience its first significant heatwave, prompting the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) to activate multiple orange level warnings due to severe weather. Forecasters predict extraordinarily high temperatures in various regions, particularly in Galicia, the northeast, the center, and the south of the Peninsula, where they may peak between 39 and 42 degrees Celsius. AEMET has issued alerts concerning Saturday night, forecasting continued warmth and advising the public to take extreme precautions in light of these soaring temperatures. The latest special warning updates indicate that the southwest quadrant will likely see temperatures exceeding 38 degrees, especially in the Northern Plateau, the eastern part of the Southern Plateau, and the valleys of Júcar and Segura. The situation worsens on Sunday, with predictions of even more intense heat. The valleys of Guadalquivir, Genil, Guadiana, Tajo, and Ebro are anticipated to experience temperatures soaring to between 40 and 42 degrees. In the Canary Islands, while the criteria for a heatwave may not be met, temperatures could still rise to between 34 and 37 degrees in the midlands and southern peaks of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. By Sunday, areas like Guadalquivir, Guadiana, and Tajo might see the highest temperatures of the heatwave, expected to exceed 42 degrees Celsius. AEMET suggests that while many regions will feel the oppressive heat, the southwestern quadrant may persist in experiencing temperatures exceeding 38 degrees for an extended period. As for when this scorching heat will diminish, AEMET indicates a potential relief in the form of a cooler and moister Atlantic mass moving in from the northwest around July 1. This change is likely to initiate a decrease in temperatures, particularly across the northern half of the Peninsula in the following days. However, the heat will linger in the southwest, keeping temperatures firmly above 38-40 degrees as summer progresses. Stay updated with the latest on this developing weather situation through reliable news sources. For those who keep track of developments on mobile devices, El Huffpost offers an app available for both Android and iOS users. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2