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Glasgow Times
13 hours ago
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
Brits going to Spain this month issued heatwave alert
The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued severe weather alerts across key holiday hotspots, including Andalusia, Murcia, and the Balearic Islands. These warnings include red and orange alerts for heat, as well as one for the Saharan dust haze in parts of eastern Spain and the islands. These are the 7 things you should not do during a heatwave The severe weather alerts are affecting key holiday hotspots, including Andalusia, Murcia, and the Balearic Islands. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Jessie Chambers, a travel specialist at Global Work and Travel, has shared essential tips on the things you should not do during the Spanish heatwave flagged by the AEMET. Don't jump into a cold shower after sun exposure The expert warns UK travellers coming to Spain that a sudden temperature drop can "shock your system". She has, instead, recommended cooling down gradually, using lukewarm water and cooling cloths. Don't rely on fans alone While they can be a useful tool, fans can also circulate hot air once the room temperature exceeds 35C. These should be combined with cold water bottles, mist sprays, or damp sheets for better results. Avoid rich, salty meals during the day Digesting heavy foods can sometimes raise your body temperature. Travellers should try eating light, water-rich snacks like fruit, salad and yoghurt. Don't leave bottled water or tech in direct sunlight Plastic bottles may leach chemicals in extreme heat, and devices left on sun loungers can overheat quickly or become damaged. Don't walk barefoot on pool tiles or roof terraces Surfaces can reach "scorching" temperatures and cause burns. The expert has called on Brits to always wear sandals or flip-flops, even for short distances. Recommended Reading: Avoid napping in non-air-conditioned rooms Sleeping in extreme heat can increase your risk of heat exhaustion. If your room doesn't have AC, take your nap in the morning, not the afternoon, Jessie Chambers has advised. Don't assume it cools off after sunset Evenings can still hover above 30C, especially inland. To combat this, she had told tourists to avoid long walks after dark unless essential, and to keep water with them at all times.
The Star
30-06-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Spain sets new June temperature record amid deadly heatwave
MADRID, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Spain recorded its highest-ever temperature for the month of June over the weekend, as a fierce heatwave continues to grip southern Europe. The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) reported that the town of El Granado, in the southwestern province of Huelva, reached 46 degrees Celsius on Saturday. This surpasses the previous June record of 45.2 degrees, set in Seville in 1965. Other parts of southern Spain also experienced extreme temperatures, with 44 degrees recorded in Cordoba and 43.9 degrees near Seville. More than 100 AEMET monitoring stations registered temperatures exceeding 40 degrees during the first major heatwave of the year. In northeastern Spain, Barcelona saw a new June record of 37.3 degrees. Authorities believe the heat was a contributing factor in the death of a municipal street cleaner, who reportedly collapsed from heatstroke after completing her shift. Two other heat-related fatalities were reported: a construction worker in Tarragona and an agricultural worker in the neighboring region of Aragon. The heatwave is expected to persist throughout the week, with temperatures above 40 degrees forecast along the eastern coast, the southwest, and the popular tourist region of the Balearic Islands.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
UK tourists in Canary Islands warned of 70kmh winds as alerts issued
Tourists in the Canary Islands have been warned of wind gusts of up to 70kmph after a weather alert has been put in place. The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued yellow weather warnings for parts of Tenerife, El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera from 11am on Wednesday. The alert warns of westerly gusts of 70kmh across higher areas of the islands. READ MORE: Man forced to choke his own dog with his forearms during horrific 45-minute mauling READ MORE: UK tourists pledge to 'stay away' from Spanish island as residents say 'enough' The Canary Islands government has also issued a pre-alert for wind due to Storm Laurence passing to the north of the archipelago. The pre-alert warns of strong winds of with 60-70kmph in Teide National Park and Adeje, Arona, Vilaflor, San Miguel de Abona, Granadilla, Arico, and Fasnia in Tenerife; the highlands and mid-mountain areas on the eastern slopes of La Palma; the highlands and peaks of El Hierro, peaks in the northwest and southeast of Gran Canaria and highlands and mid-mountain areas on the eastern slopes of La Palma. The pre-alert, published on Tuesday, says: "The Canary Islands Government, through the General Directorate of Emergencies, declares a pre-alert situation for wind on all islands, effective at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19. "This decision is being made taking into account information provided by the State Meteorological Agency and other available sources, and in accordance with the Canary Islands' Specific Emergency Plan for the Risk of Adverse Meteorological Events (PEFMA)." Meanwhile, a coastal flooding alert that was in place as of 8pm local time on Tuesday, March 18, has been lifted by the General Directorate of Emergencies following an improvement in weather conditions. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE This means that the risk of coastal flooding caused by high waves reaching promenades, bathing areas and coastal roads during high tides is now over. This new storm comes just a week after Storm Konrad battered the Atlantic archipelago, which forced AEMET to issue yellow weather warnings for heavy rain, predicting up to 15 litres per square metre in an hour and 40 litres over 12 hours across Malaga city, the Costa del Sol, Guadalhorce Valley, Axarquía, and Ronda on the mainland. Tourists heading to Majorca in the Balearics are unlikely to escape the bout of poor weather, with a deluge of rain that could last into April. Spain received as much rainfall in the first nine days of March as it typically does in the entire month.
