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African Air Mass Brings Heat Alerts to Spain

Yellow alerts are in force for Bizkaia as forecasts call for temperatures climbing toward 40 °C in Murcia

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Overview

  • A mass of warm, dry air from Africa arrived on August 3, marking the start of a new heat wave across much of Spain.
  • AEMET and Euskalmet have issued yellow alerts for Bizkaia on Monday, with expected highs of 34–36 °C between 13:00 and 19:00.
  • Murcia is entering the peak phase of the episode, with temperatures forecast to reach 38 °C on Tuesday and potentially hit 40 °C by Thursday.
  • Galicia continues to experience clear, rain-free skies with afternoon highs around 36–37 °C and zero precipitation through August 3.
  • Authorities advise residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak heat hours and note northeast winds with gusts up to 43 km/h that may offer brief relief but risk light structures.