Spain is experiencing an intense heatwave as May ends, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in parts of the south, around 10°C above seasonal norms, The Guardian reported. According to Rubén del Campo from Spain’s meteorological agency, Aemet, the unusual heat is caused by a high-pressure system and a mass of dry, hot air moving in from North Africa.
The hottest days are expected to be Thursday and Friday, with central and northern regions reaching 35°C and southern areas, particularly along the Guadalquivir River in Andalucía, hitting 40°C. Temperatures are not expected to fall below 20°C overnight in some areas.
The heatwave may ease by Saturday, bringing possible dust clouds and lower temperatures. Aemet notes that such early and extreme heat events are becoming more common, attributing them to climate change. Spain recorded its highest temperature of 47.4°C in Montoro in August 2021.
