Spain's scorching 41C forecast prompts UK Foreign Office to issue travel warnings

James Rodger

10 July 2024 at 7:02 am·2-min read

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Europe is set to swelter under an extreme heatwave, with Spain preparing for temperatures to soar as high as 41C. The scorching conditions have turned weather maps a deep shade of red, indicating the intense heat engulfing much of the continent.

Spain, in particular, is expected to face the brunt of the heat, with cities like Seville, Malaga, and Valencia predicted to hit peak temperatures on July 11 and July 12.

Weather experts at WX Charts, using data from Met Desk, have highlighted the potential for record-breaking heat in these regions. Meanwhile, MeteoAlarm has issued a warning for people to "be aware" as the temperature hike could lead to "moderate" impacts.

The Foreign Office has chimed in with advice for travellers, suggesting they keep abreast of updates from the Spanish Meteorological Office (AEMET) and European Meteorological Services on severe weather warnings. They've also pointed out resources such as the NHS's guidance on coping with hot weather and recommendations from the Spanish Ministry of Health (available in Spanish).

This heatwave comes after Spain saw below-average temperatures in June for the first time in over two years, attributed to increased cloud cover and rainfall, according to reports from Spain's state weather agency (Aemet). The last time Spain recorded such a departure from its typical weather patterns was in April 2022, reports Chronicle Live.

Meteorologist and Aemet spokesperson, Jose Luis Camacho, has hailed the recent weather as "good news". Despite a cooler-than-expected June, certain areas such as Alicante, Murcia, and Almeria maintained warmer temps, says Birmingham Live.

Camacho elaborated: "We can say that it has given us a break, that it has been a June like those of the past, closer to the climate we had thirty years ago,".

As for July's outlook, Camacho indicates a start with "more or less normal" temperatures, followed by a significant heat upswing, predicting "intense heat will be coming", and noting amber alerts for scorching temperatures across parts of Andalucia, Murcia, the Ebro Valley, and southern Valencian areas.

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