Spain weather heatwave

2022 - 5 - 20

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'Intense' 42C heatwave to hit Spain as Ireland faces unsettled ... (Irish Examiner)

Irish holidaymakers in Spain are being advised to be prepared for soaring temperatures due to a heatwave in the country. Temperatures in parts of southern ...

It will be a rather cloudy morning with showers extending countrywide. Monday will see widespread showers that will turn increasingly heavy as the day goes on. Elsewhere there will be decent dry spells with showers more isolated. The highest temperatures will be between 13C to 16C or 17C. There will be showers on most days next week, Met Éireann has said, with temperatures dropping back to the low to mid-teens early next week. Sunday will again see temperatures reach highs of 14C to 18C but it will again be unsettled.

Spain heatwave: Latest weather forecast and predicted ... (iNews)

Aemet, the state meteorological agency, said Spain is facing “one of the hottest Mays in this country in recent years”. Why is it so hot in Spain?

“That concentration of dust in the air could increase on Friday and Saturday across the peninsula and the Balearic islands as air comes in from north Africa carrying the dust from the Sahara. That will again cause a decline in air quality.” He also warned of an “extreme risk” of forest fires, adding: “This will be an extreme episode and the risk that comes with the high temperatures will be important in many areas. “Friday and Saturday will be the hottest days in general terms and, although there will be an important drop in temperatures on Sunday across the western third of the peninsula, that could be the hottest day in parts of the eastern side of Spain and in the Balearic islands,” Mr del Campo said.

Spain heatwave: How hot tourist resorts are set to get as 'extreme ... (Manchester Evening News)

The AEMET, the Spanish metrological agency, has forecast temperatures to exceed 40'C in some parts of the country and highs of the mid-to-late 30s in many ...

Litoral Gaditano Costa - The AEMET has placed this region under a "coastal warning," which is in place from 10am on May 20 to 5.59am on May 11. The hottest day is expected to be today (Friday, May 20) with highs of 32'C The wind is forecast to be an Easterly wind and maximum gusts are estimated to reach 80 km/h The wind is forecast to be an Easterly wind and maximum gusts are estimated to reach 70 km/h The wind is forecast to be an Easterly wind and maximum gusts are estimated to reach 70 km/h Tourists and holidaymakers jetting off to Spain this week have been warned to prepare for "extreme" heat - with temperatures predicted to exceed 40'C in some parts of the country.

Spain holidaymakers given extreme weather warning for this weekend (The Independent)

These temperature raise the spectre of wildfires in Spain's driest regions, with AEMET calling for caution from locals and issuing emergency numbers for anyone ...

“Another thing to be aware of is dust in the air, which could lead to calimas in the south and east of the peninsula, with murky skies and reduced visibility. “The high temperatures make you feel exhausted and allergies are worse too. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

Spain braces for 'unheard of' 107F May heatwave of 'extraordinary ... (Daily Mail)

Spain is bracing for a heatwave of 'extraordinary intensity', with temperatures 'unheard of' for the time of year. Red dust clouds and wildfires could be ...

A man rests under the sun in Toledo, central Spain yesterday as temperatures reached 37 degrees in the middle of the day Friday and Saturday will be the hottest days in general terms and, although there will be an important drop in temperatures on Sunday across the western third of the peninsula, that could be the hottest day in parts of the eastern side of Spain and in the Balearic islands.' Spain is bracing for a heatwave of 'extraordinary intensity' with May temperatures 'unheard of' as hot and dry Saharan air spikes temperatures to 107F (42C).

Europe weather: 'Most intense heat for 20 years' to cook continent in ... (Daily Express)

EUROPE is poised for the 'most intense heat for 20 years' as parts of the continent roast in searing heat that's peaked at more than 40C.

“That concentration of dust in the air could increase on Friday and Saturday across the peninsula and the Balearic islands as air comes in from north Africa carrying the dust from the Sahara. That will again cause a decline in air quality.” “Although there are still some details to be determined on the depth and timings of these lows, what we do know is that there’s some unsettled weather on the way next week, with some strong winds likely from the middle the week, especially in the north. “Another thing to be aware of is dust in the air, which could lead to calimas in the south and east of the peninsula, with murky skies and reduced visibility. “Friday and Saturday will be the hottest days in general terms and, although there will be an important drop in temperatures on Sunday across the western third of the peninsula, that could be the hottest day in parts of the eastern side of Spain and in the Balearic islands.” He added: “This will be an extreme episode and the risk that comes with the high temperatures will be important in many areas. “For Spain as a whole, it could be the most intense May heatwave of the past 20 years in terms of both the maximum and minimum temperatures.

Spain heatwave: Mercury could hit 42C as parts of US, Europe and ... (Evening Standard)

Forecasters said the 'exceptionally high' temperatures are being caused by a plume of hot air from the African continent.

And in the US, the northeast of the country is bracing itself for heatwaves. The extreme pre-monsoon heatwave the region northwest India and Pakistan saw peak peak temperatures of 51C in Pakistan on Saturday. Parts of the south and east of France are seeing unusually hot temperatures for this time of year.