This Friday, the heatwave is coming to an end in Spain, but temperatures will still remain high, especially in regions like Andalusia, the central plateau, the northeastern peninsular, the southern slopes of the Canary Islands, and the interior of Mallorca, where temperatures may exceed 35°C and even reach 40°C in some areas. Parts of Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, and the Community of Madrid are still under an orange weather warning, while other regions are under a yellow warning. More thunderstorms are expected in mountainous areas and in the central and eastern peninsular regions, with the possibility of hail and strong gusts of wind.
The second heatwave of the summer ended on Thursday, with temperatures slightly decreasing in most of Spain, although some areas in the center and south of the country still recorded temperatures above 40°C. Tropical nights, with temperatures not dropping below 20°C, were also observed in parts of southern Spain and the Mediterranean area. The upcoming weekend will be stable in the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands, with generally clear skies and high temperatures. Some rainfall is expected on Saturday in northern Galicia and the Cantabrian slope, with scattered showers possible throughout the weekend. Thunderstorms may occur in mountainous regions and in the southeast on Sunday due to an air mass pocket in the upper atmosphere.
The start of the week will be marked by the passage of a weather system over the western part of the country, bringing cloudy skies and the possibility of occasional showers or thunderstorms in inland areas. By Wednesday, the weather is expected to stabilize, with only light rain in the Cantabrian and northern Galicia, and possible afternoon showers in mountainous regions. Increased temperatures are forecast for the beginning and end of the following week, while temperatures may decrease in the middle of the week. High temperatures will persist in many parts of the country, especially in the southern and northeastern interiors. July, which has experienced fluctuating temperatures, will end with a ten-day period of high temperatures.
According to experts, Madrid could experience eight days of temperatures around 40°C, making it the longest heatwave on record. July is expected to be very warm, with temperatures similar to those of 2023, making 2024 the third warmest year in the historical series from 1961, behind 2020 and 2017. The trend shows that the six warmest years have been recorded since 2015, highlighting the ongoing climate change and warming trend in Spain.
