Overview

• Sevilla reached 40°C on Thursday, prompting some schools to activate the Junta de Andalucía’s heat protocol.
• Under the protocol, students may leave at 12:00 local time when AEMET issues orange or red alerts, though schools cannot dismiss earlier.
• Parental or guardian authorization is mandatory for any early dismissal, and schools must record the exact departure time.
• Many centers are also rescheduling outdoor activities, deploying shading devices and reinforcing hydration and other precautions for vulnerable groups.
• Orange warnings persist in Sevilla into Friday and yellow alerts cover Córdoba, Jaén and Huelva as high temperatures are expected through the weekend.