Extreme heat continues to be the protagonist in the Spanish weather scenario, defying expectations of earlier relief. The heat wave that is hitting the country during this month of August has brought with it record temperatures and an irregular weather pattern that has kept citizens on edge.
Despite the fact that a pause in the high temperatures was expected, the reality is that this heat wave will persist at least until next Sunday.
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has been the bearer of this not very encouraging news, indicating that the Saharan air mass, characterized by its intense dryness and heat, will remain present in the Peninsula, especially in the southern and eastern areas, as well as in the Canary Islands. Forecasts indicate that the Canary Islands will be one of the areas most affected by this phenomenon, with temperatures that could reach 40 degrees in some areas of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura, and nighttime minimums above 25 degrees Celsius.
At the regional level, the provinces of Córdoba and Seville will also face extremely hot conditions, with temperatures that could exceed 44 degrees Celsius, which has led Aemet to issue red alert notices. For their part, Cádiz, Huelva, Granada, Málaga and Jaén will remain on orange alert due to temperatures that will range between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius.
The center of the peninsula and Extremadura will also be under the influence of this persistent heat, with temperatures ranging between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius. In other regions such as Catalonia, Navarra, La Rioja, Aragón and various provinces of Castilla y León, the heat will also be felt, although temperatures are expected to begin to drop gradually in some of these areas.
Despite this scenario of intense heat, most of the country is expected to maintain clear skies, with the exception of the Pyrenees region, where isolated showers could occur due to evolutionary cloud formation. On the other hand, the areas where temperatures could experience a slight decrease include the eastern third of the peninsula, the Balearic Islands and the Levant.
In short, this heat wave continues to defy forecasts and keep Spaniards on alert for high temperatures. Although the episode is expected to begin to subside in the coming days, the Aemet urges the population to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from extreme heat and to be attentive to weather updates to be prepared for any eventuality.
