Major warning to Irish tourists in Spain as heatwave descends – as exact areas scorched by 40C heat TODAY pinpointed
IRISH holidaygoers have been hit with a major warning as a popular destination is set to scorch this week.
Days ago, tourists to Spainish hotspots were warned of an incoming
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The heatwave will last days
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Popular areas across the
The heatwave finally hit just days ago and is still ongoing, with maximum temperatures predicted in some of the country's most beloved
Irish travellers to the area were likely to see their holidays ruined in the scorching heat.
And many people will likely end up spending most of their holiday inside to escape the blazing temperatures.
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Just days ago, Spanish meteorologists at the country's Met Office, AEMET, took to
Along with a graphic of soaring temperatures, they posted on
They said: "Extraordinary episode of maximum temperatures; they will be those of midsummer, especially in the valleys of large rivers.
"Only occasional showers are expected on Thursday in the northwest and on Friday in the northern half of the peninsula."
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And this weekend, multiple areas have been hit with a "maximum temperature" warning from AEMET.
The Andalusia region is predicted to see 40C heat from today until at least Sunday.
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The same goes for the Aragon region, Castilla La-Mancha, Cataluna and Extremadura.
And the
But the worst hit areas are the popular destinations
According to AEMET, only the early mornings and late at night will likely be bearable temperatures.
RETURN TO NORMAL
From midnight on Friday until midday on Saturday, the
But during the day, multiple areas have had their weather alert raised to amber.
An amber warning is similar to our orange warning, and means high temperatures.
For much of
Irish people planning a holiday to the sunny country might want to hold off until the weather becomes more stable after the heatwave passes.
And tourists who are already there are advised to follow along with the guidelines of local authorities.
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Spain is set to see 40C temperatures
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Irish holidaygoers have been hit with a major warning
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