2023-07-07 11:12:04
The State Meteorological Agency has issued a special notice announcing the arrival of the second heat wave, which is expected to begin this Sunday and last until at least next week. The high temperatures will gradually increase in the coming days, and this heat wave occurs in the context of the ‘El Niño’ climate phenomenon and after registering June as the warmest month worldwide.
According to the AEMET, a mass of Saharan air is entering the east of the Peninsula and will move to the west, which will cause a significant increase in temperatures in the east, south of the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands. This episode of extreme heat is expected to be especially noticeable during the next week, possibly accompanied by haze.
The most affected areas will be the south and southeast of the peninsula, the Balearic Islands and possibly the center of the peninsula and the Ebro valley. Thermometers are forecast to exceed 40ºC in the Guadalquivir valley, eastern Andalusia and the southern plateau, and will reach 36ºC in the interior of the Balearic Islands and the Ebro valley.
Temperatures above 38ºC
As of Monday, temperatures will be generalized above 38ºC, with peaks of 40ºC in the southeast of the peninsula and the Ebro valley, and could even exceed 42ºC in some areas of the Guadalquivir valley. In the Balearic Islands, it is not ruled out that they exceed 38ºC.
The AEMET warns that temperatures are likely to remain very high for the next few days, even increasing on Tuesday and Wednesday, with possible records of 44ºC in the Guadalquivir valley. The nights will also be warm, with tropical lows that will not drop below 20ºC, and even higher, exceeding 25ºC in the southeastern half of the peninsula and in the Balearic Islands.
This episode of extreme heat raises significant health and safety concerns. The population is recommended to take precautions to protect themselves from the heat and avoid being exposed to the sun during peak heat hours. It is essential to stay hydrated, wear light and loose clothing, and seek cool, shady places to shelter.
In addition, it is essential to pay special attention to the most vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases. Citizens are urged to be vigilant for symptoms of heat stroke, such as dizziness, weakness, nausea, and fainting, and to seek immediate medical attention if necessary.
cooling centers
Authorities have also implemented preventative measures, such as opening cooling centers and stepping up emergency services to deal with potential heat-related emergencies.
Although a precise date for the end of this heat wave cannot yet be determined, it is estimated that there could be a slight decrease by the end of next week, although temperatures will still be very high. The population is recommended to stay informed through the official meteorology channels and follow the recommendations of the local authorities.
In short, the arrival of the second heat wave with extreme temperatures is expected to begin this Sunday and last until at least next week. The population is urged to take precautions, protect themselves from the heat and be attentive to the symptoms of heat stroke. The authorities have put preventive measures in place and temperatures are expected to drop slightly by the end of next week.
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