Spain is bracing for another bout of extreme heat as temperatures are predicted to soar above 40°C in various regions, continuing into the weekend. The national weather agency has issued orange heat alerts through Friday, with forecasts indicating that Madrid and parts of southern Spain could see temperatures as high as 42°C. The inland areas of Andalusia, notably, are expected to endure the most severe heat, with highs ranging from 42°C to 43°C.
Córdoba and Sevilla are among the hardest hit by this heatwave. In Córdoba, temperatures are anticipated to peak at approximately 43°C on Thursday, while Friday’s temperatures are likely to hover around 40°C. The province remains under a yellow heat warning, as the unusually high temperatures are projected to persist into early next week. In Sevilla, the Campiña Sevillana is under an orange warning, with temperatures expected to reach 41°C during the afternoon and evening hours.
The scorching temperatures are not confined to these areas alone. Regions such as Badajoz, Cáceres, Granada, Jaén, Zaragoza, Lleida, Logroño, and Toledo are also expected to experience heat exceeding 40°C. Across mainland Spain, many areas could record temperatures above 34°C, and Mallorca might see highs surpassing 35°C. Additionally, warm nights are forecast for parts of southern Spain, the Mediterranean coast, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, where minimum temperatures could reach around 25°C.
This intense heat is attributed to a very warm air mass affecting mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, which is also heightening the risk of wildfires, with some areas facing potentially extreme fire danger. Although a slight dip in temperatures may occur in some regions after Friday, the oppressive heat is expected to extend through the weekend. Meanwhile, northern coastal areas are likely to remain significantly cooler, with temperatures predominantly in the mid-20s.