Spain issues weather alerts as late-May heatwave breaks records
Parts of Spain are sweltering under temperatures of almost 40 degrees Celsius, an unusual spike for late May, with temperatures breaching records in several cities.
Spain's national weather agency AEMET reported on Friday on X that temperatures ranging from 35 to 39 degrees were recorded on Thursday in several cities. Cádiz, by contrast, posted a more seasonal 24.4 degrees.
The second-highest heat warning was issued for the Seville region in Andalusia. The orange warning signifies "serious risk" to health, especially to children and those in precarious health.
High temperatures were recorded in Madrid and Saragossa as well.
Temperatures on the popular holiday islands were temperate by contrast, with Mallorca recording 28 degrees and the Canary Islands 25 degrees.
AEMET predicted that the early heatwave would last at least until Sunday. This may be accompanied in the north by heavy hailstorms and high winds.
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