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The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Spain Orange weather warnings as new map pinpoints hottest cities amid 42C blast & warning for Irish tourists on holiday
A NEW map has revealed which Spanish cities are hottest as the country is engulfed in an unprecedented heatwave. 3 Irish holidaygoers have been given a major warning Credit: meteorologix 3 Spain has multiple weather alerts in place Credit: aemet And multiple weather warnings have been in place for some of May and much of June so far. It means that Irish holidaygoers hoping to enjoy a There's a high chance that they will spend most of their The new map, from Meteorologix, shows the entire country scorched by temperatures from 21C up to 40C. READ MORE IN NEWS No area is predicted to be below 21C, generally considered heatwave conditions in Ireland. And some of the worst affected places are popular Spanish tourist destinations. The map reveals that the area surrounding Cordoba will reach blistering temperatures between 35C and 40C. And although coastal party hotspot Malaga is forecast to be in the high 20s, the inland area nearby will reach between 35C and 40C. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN The area east of Spain's capital, Locals and tourists batten down hatches as 'Red Alert' Storm Nuria to smash Canary Islands TODAY Temperatures there will reach between 35C and 37C, although the wider area will sit at around 33C. Lastly, the popular city Zaragoza will likely see temperatures climb as high as 40C. The surrounding area will likely be about 35C, while the wider region if forecast to be about 32C. But even the cities that won't see maximum temperatures will still be sizzling. MULTIPLE WEATHER WARNINGS Some of the most popular holiday spots are predicted to see highs of 30C. Coastal And inland Seville is predicted to be between 27C and 30C. On the east coast, Valencia will have temperatures of 30C to 35C. There are multiple weather warnings in place from the country's meteorology department, AEMET. Posting on "Maximum warning level: orange." The orange weather warnings are in place for the regions of Aragon, Castilla y Lyon, Cataluna, Pais Vasco, and La Rioja. 3 No area will be below 21C Credit: meteorologix
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Holiday warning as Saharan dust cloud barrels towards Brit tourist islands & will strike TOMORROW sparking health alert
A SAHARAN dust cloud is expected to blanket popular British holiday islands in Spain as of this Frida y. Brits travelling to or within the Advertisement 5 Dust from north Africa is heading for the Canaries Credit: Alamy 5 The Saharan dust cloud will sweep across Spain, with the Canaries worst hit Credit: aemet 5 A beach in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria in February 2020 during one of the worst Saharan sandstorms Credit: Alamy The dust cloud will hit the eastern Canary Islands - Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria - along with Tenerife, according to Spain 's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). The haze from North Africa will leave a thin layer of dust on windows and surfaces in the Canaries, AEMET reported. Tourists have been urged to take precautions, especially those who have respiratory conditions. The temperatures will nonetheless remain pleasant - the maximum temperature on Friday is forecast at around 22 degrees Celsius. Advertisement Read more world news Dust clouds carry tiny particles like soil, pollen and pollutants, which can then be inhaled. These particles irritate the lungs and airways, potentially triggering asthma and allergies. Those who are said to be at greatest risk are children, older people and people with a weakened immune system or existing lung problems. But not only are the Mediterranean countries hit by Saharan dust, on some occasions, the dust has been found to travel to other countries, including the UK. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive In fact, the Met Office Karen Spillett, deputy head of health advice at Asthma + Lung UK, last month advised people with lung conditions to be cautious and stay indoors. What is a Saharan dust cloud? A Saharan dust cloud is a large mass of dry, dusty air that forms over the Sahara Desert in North Africa. These clouds are made up of tiny sand and mineral particles lifted by strong winds. Once in the atmosphere, the dust can travel thousands of miles. Winds often carry the dust into southern Europe, especially during the spring and summer months. Saharan dust clouds can make the sky hazy, dry out the air and reduce rainfall. They can lower the air quality, irritating lungs and triggering asthma. On a positive note, the dust contains nutrients like iron and phosphorus which helps fertilise rain forests in the Amazon. Horror moment dirty water pipe EXPLODES near tourists' balconies on Costa Del Sol Spillett said: 'If you have a lung condition, especially asthma, you might find that the fine dust particles from the Sahara cause irritation to your lungs. "Fine particles in the air can leave you struggling for breath, and at increased risk of asthma attacks and flare-ups of other lung conditions, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease." Advertisement She added: "Keep your windows and doors shut if possible and ensure you have your reliever inhaler with you to treat symptoms if you go out. "If you have a lung condition, ensure you take your preventer medication every day as prescribed, follow your asthma action plan and know what to do if you have an asthma attack or flare-up." It comes as Spain was hit by a bad bout of weather in April - particularly On April 12, more than a Advertisement Lanzarote was 5 Several roads in Lanzarote were completely engulfed by water following the heavy rainfall in April Credit: X 5 The city of Arrecife (pictured) was one of the worst-hit areas Credit: X
