AEMET confirms an episode of intensely high temperatures that mainly affects the southwestern quadrant, the Ebro valley, the northeastern depressions, and several Pyrenean valleys.
The special notice places the start of the episode on Sunday July 5 and forecasts its duration, at least, until Tuesday 7, with a clearer drop in temperatures from Thursday 9 on the Atlantic slope.
In the most exposed areas, the agency speaks of very extreme highs for these dates, with added risk due to the persistence of heat for several days.
Provinces with advisories
AEMET's weather advisories affect different provinces and areas of communities such as Madrid, Castilla y León, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, Andalusia, Cantabria, Asturias, Basque Country, and the Canary Islands.
The distribution is not uniform, as AEMET adjusts alert levels by provinces, regions, and specific times, so it is advisable to check the official map before traveling or engaging in outdoor activities.
In some locations, in addition to the heat, there are conditions of haze or very dry air, which increases the risk of fires and complicates the thermal sensation.
When the heat will subside
AEMET indicates that the temperature drop will begin first in Galicia and the Cantabrian coast during Tuesday 7, while the broader relief will extend to the Atlantic slope from Thursday 9.
Until that change arrives, the episode will continue to bring warm nights and very high highs in much of the country.
The official forecast, therefore, points to several more days of intense heat before a more noticeable drop.
AEMET recommendations
AEMET maintains a specific page for preventing the effects of high temperatures with advice to reduce risks during episodes of extreme heat.
Among the basic guidelines are staying hydrated, avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun during the central hours of the day, and exercising extreme caution with the elderly, children, and chronically ill.
It is also crucial to follow only official information, as advisories may be updated throughout the day.