Spain is bracing for a severe heat wave in the coming days. The National Meteorological Service (Aemet) warns that temperatures could soar to 40°C in the southern parts of the country.
May 29 and June 1 are predicted to be the hottest days for those dates since 1950, with temperatures expected to be 6°C to 7°C above the seasonal average, as stated by Aemet.
This heat wave, anticipated to last until at least Sunday, will be driven by a hot air mass moving in from North Africa, according to Aemet spokesperson Rubén del Campo.
The temperature increase, resembling summer conditions, will impact most of Spain, with certain regions experiencing maximum temperatures surpassing typical levels for this time of year by up to 10°C, particularly in the northern, eastern, and southern areas of the country.
In some regions of Andalusia, temperatures may reach 40°C, and new record highs for May could be set, as per Aemet’s projections.
Spain is at the forefront of climate change, with the last three years marking the hottest on record, characterized by a series of heatwaves.
Experts note that extreme weather phenomena, like heatwaves and storms, are intensifying due to climate change.
This past winter was exceptionally mild and marked the second consecutive winter without any cold spells; according to Aemet, nine out of the last ten winters have been warmer than average.
Ask me anything
Explore related questions
