Overview

• Spain’s General Directorate of Civil Protection declared forest fire risk “very high/extreme” across large areas and urged maximum caution
• AEMET forecasts that high temperatures will persist until June 29, with the eastern third and Balearic Islands seeing only modest initial cooling
• Nine regions including Andalucía, Asturias and Valencia are under warnings for locally strong thunderstorms and heavy showers from Friday onward
• Spain’s Interior Minister has urged tourists and residents to limit sun exposure, eat light meals, stay hydrated and avoid leaving vulnerable people in vehicles
• Millions of UK tourists face potential travel disruptions as extreme heat and storm advisories affect Spain’s peak summer season