The extreme heatwave that has gripped Spain in recent weeks is showing signs of easing as August begins, bringing a mix of high temperatures and storms across different regions of the country. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued alerts for seven autonomous communities due to intense heat and adverse weather phenomena.While some areas continue to face high temperatures, with Andalusia expecting temperatures up to 40°C, other regions are experiencing a drop in temperature and increased precipitation. AEMET has issued important warnings for Almería and Málaga, while several other provinces including Córdoba, Huelva, Jaén, Sevilla, and others are under yellow alert for high temperatures.In contrast to the continuing heat in some areas, the northeast of the peninsula is bracing for storms, particularly in the Pyrenees and Iberian Peninsula. AEMET has placed Guadalajara, Lérida, Tarragona, Castellón, Teruel, Barcelona, and Gerona under alert for storms and rain, with the last four locations under an orange alert.Despite the general trend towards cooler temperatures in some areas, the heatwave is expected to persist in others. In Málaga, for instance, AEMET has issued an orange alert for Friday, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 39°C and potentially 40°C in the interior of the comarca.The changing weather patterns are also affecting other parts of Europe. In Italy, meteorologist Antonio Sanò predicts that the heatwave will continue at least until Ferragosto, with temperatures reaching up to 37°C in some cities.As Spain transitions into this new weather pattern, AEMET advises residents and visitors to stay informed about local weather conditions and to take necessary precautions against both extreme heat and potential storms.
Key points
- The extreme heatwave in Spain is showing signs of easing in some regions.
- AEMET has issued alerts for seven autonomous communities due to intense heat and adverse weather phenomena.
- Some areas, like the northeast, are expecting storms while others continue to face high temperatures.
- The changing weather pattern is part of a broader European trend, with Italy also experiencing prolonged high temperatures.
Contradictions👾While some regions in Spain are experiencing a drop in temperatures and increased storm activity, other areas like Málaga are still under orange alert for extreme temperatures.
