Scorchio! Spain sizzles in early summer heatwave
The mercury soared across Spain over the weekend and is set to get even hotter as the week progresses.
Six provinces across Andalusia, Castilla La Mancha and Extremadura are on amber alert (significant risk) with temperatures expected to reach above 40C, according to predictions by state meteorogical agency AEMET:
12 de junio 2017 ??#IIFF mucha precaución
Aumento #Calor y RIESGO #IIFF
Península, Baleares y Canariashttps://t.co/MVph8kDaGR pic.twitter.com/1YPIkc6iVZ
— AEMET (@AEMET_Esp) June 12, 2017
While a further 18 provinces are on a lower level yellow alert with temperatures predicted for the mid-thirties as winds bring hot air from the Sahara across the Iberian peninsula.
Activos AVISOS @AEMET_Esp nivel máx NARANJA por #FMA altas temperaturas y costeros https://t.co/zfJ4ag3TzM pic.twitter.com/ELgcUHMF1Y
— InfoEmergencias (@InfoEmerg) June 12, 2017
With temperatures already reaching heights more usual for July and August, it’s just as well that municipal open air swimming pools are now open for the season.
Todos nos merecemos un poquito de aire
Mira la temperatura en tu municipio.?️☀️☀️https://t.co/jWMs7AGbl8 pic.twitter.com/6ANU4z4UCh
— AEMET (@AEMET_Esp) June 12, 2017
READ MORE: Ten things that only happen in Spain when summer arrives
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Six provinces across Andalusia, Castilla La Mancha and Extremadura are on amber alert (significant risk) with temperatures expected to reach above 40C, according to predictions by state meteorogical agency AEMET:
12 de junio 2017 ??#IIFF mucha precaución
— AEMET (@AEMET_Esp) June 12, 2017
Aumento #Calor y RIESGO #IIFF
Península, Baleares y Canariashttps://t.co/MVph8kDaGR pic.twitter.com/1YPIkc6iVZ
While a further 18 provinces are on a lower level yellow alert with temperatures predicted for the mid-thirties as winds bring hot air from the Sahara across the Iberian peninsula.
Activos AVISOS @AEMET_Esp nivel máx NARANJA por #FMA altas temperaturas y costeros https://t.co/zfJ4ag3TzM pic.twitter.com/ELgcUHMF1Y
— InfoEmergencias (@InfoEmerg) June 12, 2017
With temperatures already reaching heights more usual for July and August, it’s just as well that municipal open air swimming pools are now open for the season.
Todos nos merecemos un poquito de aire
— AEMET (@AEMET_Esp) June 12, 2017
Mira la temperatura en tu municipio.?️☀️☀️https://t.co/jWMs7AGbl8 pic.twitter.com/6ANU4z4UCh
READ MORE: Ten things that only happen in Spain when summer arrives
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