The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) warned last Monday of the start of new heat wave in spain, caused by DANA, which has begun to cross the west of the peninsula and is bringing with it “a very warm air mass of African origin”, according to the aforementioned agency, which will move over the next few days from south to north. The date when the heat wave will operate with greater intensity is scheduled for this Tuesday, July 12th. But, how long will it last?
Interestingly, the end date of the heat wave in Spain is unknown even to AEMET itself. The agency stressed in a statement that “the subsequent evolution of the Atlantic DANA is still uncertain and therefore there is a lot of uncertainty about the end of this episode.” It is expected, yes, that high temperatures will continue, at least until next July 15.
“It is likely that in the coming days the situation with stability will strengthen and abnormally high temperatures will persist with the possibility of extending the situation even until the weekend.”
As of this date, AEMET emphasizes that there are forecasts that show that The heat wave will last “another day or two”. While others show DANA approaching the peninsula starting next Friday. This will contribute to a drop in temperature in the west. Meanwhile, in the coming days, thermometers in parts of Spain are expected to reach a maximum temperature of 43 degrees (in the case of the Tajo-Guadiana and Guadalquivir valleys). The highest lows can reach 22 and 26 degrees.
Over 10 provinces at high risk due to heat wave in Spain
Madrid, Aragon, Extremadura, Castile and León, Castile-la-Mancha, Andalusia or La Rioja are some of the Autonomous Communities cwith the highest level of readiness in all or most of their provinces. While most of Navarra, the Basque Country, Catalonia or the Valencian Community are hardly at high risk.
Per protect yourself from the heat, it is necessary to maintain the correct temperature at home (less than 31 degrees during the day and below 24 degrees at night, according to the Ministry of Health). It is also important to drink liquids without sugar or alcohol, such as water, even if you are not thirsty. It is also important to avoid physical activity or avoid going outside during periods of high temperatures.
Source: Hiper Textual
