Overview

• The heatwave, driven by a high-pressure system over the Azores, is expected to bring extreme temperatures to Spain, particularly in the Guadalquivir valley, where highs may reach up to 42°C.
• The Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet) forecasts progressively rising temperatures this week, with the peak expected on Thursday and Friday.
• Regions most affected include the southwest, central areas, and the Ebro valley, with summer-like conditions and potential dust from African air masses.
• Northern Galicia and the Cantabrian region are predicted to remain cooler and unaffected by the heatwave due to a northern air flow.
• The heatwave marks Spain’s first significant warm spell of the year, with no clear indication of when conditions will normalize.