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Spain Faces Early August Heat Wave as AEMET Issues Widespread Alerts

AEMET’s special warning follows an intrusion of warm, dry air from Africa that is set to push temperatures toward record levels next week.

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Overview

  • AEMET declared a special heat-wave warning on Sunday with an African air mass driving temperatures upward across the country.
  • Euskalmet and AEMET placed Bizkaia under a yellow alert for Monday, forecasting maximums of up to 36 °C.
  • Galician municipalities are under clear, dry skies with afternoon highs near 37 °C and no precipitation expected.
  • Forecast models show Murcia reaching around 38 °C on Tuesday and potentially climbing to 40 °C by Thursday.
  • Northeast winds with gusts up to 43 km/h could offer brief relief but threaten light structures, leading authorities to urge shade and hydration.