Spain is bracing for another wave of intense heat, with temperatures predicted to soar above 40 degrees Celsius in numerous regions as the hot spell extends into the weekend. The national weather service has issued orange heat warnings, with forecasts indicating that Madrid and parts of southern Spain could see temperatures climb to 42 degrees. The most severe conditions are expected in the interior of Andalusia, where temperatures could peak between 42 and 43 degrees.
In particular, Córdoba is anticipated to hit around 43 degrees on Thursday, with temperatures hovering near 40 degrees on Friday. The province remains under a yellow heat warning as the unusually high temperatures are predicted to persist into early next week. Meanwhile, in Sevilla, the Campiña Sevillana area is also under an orange alert, with forecasts suggesting temperatures could reach 41 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.
The scorching conditions are expected to affect a wide swath of Spain, with 40-degree temperatures likely in areas such as Badajoz, Cáceres, Córdoba, Sevilla, Granada, Jaén, Zaragoza, Lleida, Logroño, and Toledo. Much of mainland Spain is anticipated to experience temperatures exceeding 34 degrees, while Mallorca could see highs above 35 degrees. Additionally, warm nights are forecast for parts of southern Spain, the Mediterranean coast, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, with minimum temperatures in some areas reaching around 25 degrees.
This extreme heat is attributed to a very warm air mass over mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, simultaneously elevating the risk of wildfires, with certain regions facing potentially extreme fire danger. Although some areas may experience a slight cooling after Friday, the unusually hot conditions are expected to linger through the weekend. In contrast, northern coastal areas are likely to remain significantly cooler, with temperatures generally staying in the mid-20s.
