Spain is set to experience July-like temperatures this weekend, with strong winds and storms expected in some areas. Maximum temperatures could reach 40°C in the Guadiana and Guadalquivir valleys, while gusts of up to 90 km/h are forecast for Cádiz.
The extreme heat and strong winds pose risks to public health, agriculture, and infrastructure, while also impacting tourism and daily life across Spain.
Spain is bracing for a return of summer heat this weekend, with temperatures expected to climb to levels typical of July. The north of the peninsula, which had recently enjoyed cooler weather, will see thermometers rise significantly. Tropical nights, where minimum temperatures do not drop below 20°C, are forecast for cities like Alicante and Jaén, while Madrid and Toledo will also experience warmer early mornings.
The primary weather concern for Friday is an easterly wind battering the Strait of Gibraltar. The Spanish meteorological agency AEMET has issued orange weather alerts for the province of Cádiz, anticipating gusts of up to 90 km/h. Seas are expected to reach force 8 west of Tarifa and south of Cape Trafalgar.
Saturday is predicted to be sunny, though isolated afternoon storms may occur in regions like Galicia, western Castile and León, and Asturias. Temperatures are set to continue their ascent, with highs of 35°C anticipated in parts of the Cantabrian region, Galicia, and Castile and León. The Guadiana and Guadalquivir valleys could see temperatures nearing 40°C.
Sunday's forecast indicates a shift as an influx of cold air at high altitude is expected to increase instability over the interior of the peninsula. Storms, potentially with strong wind gusts, are most likely in inland areas of Galicia, Asturias, Castile and León, Extremadura, and Castile-La Mancha. The eastern coast, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands are largely expected to remain unaffected by these storms.
Looking ahead, June is anticipated to be hotter than usual for Spain. The week of June 15-21 will see unsettled weather with possible showers inland, but temperatures will remain above seasonal averages, particularly in the center and north. The latter half of June presents a more uncertain outlook, though heat is expected to persist at a less intense level. By the end of the month and into early July, the weather pattern is predicted to settle into a typical summer regime characterized by warmth and minimal precipitation.