Spain's Heatwave Expected to Ease: Latest Forecasts and Future Predictions

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has adjusted its forecast regarding the prolonged heatwave currently affecting Spain, now stating it will persist until at least tomorrow, Tuesday, rather than extending to Wednesday as previously anticipated. According to the agency’s latest updates shared via its Telegram channel, this heatwave, which commenced on the 3rd of the month, impacts the majority of the peninsula, excluding only the Cantabrian region. For Tuesday, Aemet predicts a considerable drop in temperatures on the Mediterranean side, with slight increases potentially persisting in the southernmost areas. However, some temperature rises cannot be discounted along the easternmost part of the Cantabrian region. On Monday, temperatures in the peninsular interior are projected to remain similar, exceeding 36 to 39 degrees Celsius, with localized peaks reaching an alarming 44 degrees in parts of the Guadalquivir Valley. The agency has also noted a high degree of uncertainty concerning maximum temperatures due to the expected formation of widespread evening storms. Minimum temperatures are projected to remain notably high across much of the territory, not dropping below 22 to 25 degrees Celsius in the southern half, including Mediterranean coasts, the Ebro Valley, and northeastern depressions. From Wednesday onward, Aemet indicates heightened uncertainty in its forecast, with a significant likelihood of maximum temperatures declining across the peninsula, particularly on the Cantabrian side, suggesting that the heatwave thresholds may soon no longer be met. However, while daytime temperatures are expected to drop, high warmth will persist in the southwestern quadrant and northeastern depressions. The anticipated evening storms could also influence the daily temperature trends as they evolve. According to Aemet spokesman José Luis Camacho, in response to inquiries by EFE, the criteria for officially recognizing the heatwave will likely cease on Tuesday, marking the probable conclusion of this intense thermal episode. Looking ahead to Thursday, the meteorological agency has expressed a high degree of uncertainty, predicting a potential increase in temperatures, particularly within the northern half of the country, which is likely to continue in the subsequent days. Therefore, temperatures may remain significantly elevated in the southwestern quadrant, Ebro Valley, and parts of the Mediterranean coast. Camacho emphasized that despite the expected temperature drop on Wednesday, it remains plausible that a new heat episode could commence on Thursday, although details will need further confirmation as the forecast is fine-tuned. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2