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#Weather
Wildfire Emergency in Spain: Zaragoza Fire Explodes to 12,000 Hectares
Flames surround historic towns overnight, forcing over 1,000 evacuations across Aragon, while active fronts continue to rage in Madrid and Guadalajara under extreme heat alerts
Extreme Heat Returns to Spain, Set to Approach 45°C
After a brief weekend break, temperatures in eastern Spain and the Balearics will climb toward 45°C by midweek, worsened by Saharan dust as AEMET monitors a potential new heatwave
"Smart" Wristbands Warn of Heatstroke Risk in Spain
Named after the miner's canary, the Canaria+ device tracks skin temperature to alert wearers before they even notice something's wrong
Second Summer Heatwave Peaks in Spain: Alerts in Sixteen Regions
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15 Free Climate Shelters to Beat the Heat in Valencia
From a former 15th-century hospital to a Dalí-adjacent monastery courtyard, Valencia's 38 official climate shelters offer free places to escape the worst of the heat
New Heatwave Hits Spain: Warnings in 14 Regions, Temperatures Up to 42°C
AEMET warns the heat will last at least until Tuesday, as June 2026 becomes the deadliest June on record in the Valencian Community, with 62 heat-related deaths
A New Heat Dome Brings Temperatures Above 40°C to Spain
After a few days of relief, a new heat dome settles over Spain from July 2, bringing temperatures above 40°C. AEMET has issued orange warnings for Andalusia and Extremadura
Spain's June Heatwave Linked to 212 Deaths
The country's daily mortality monitoring system records 212 heat-related deaths between June 21 and 25, as June 22 and 23 became the hottest June days since at least 1950
Spain's Heatwave Intensifies — Red Alert in the Basque Country as Temperatures Hit 42°C
AEMET has issued heat warnings across 15 autonomous communities, with the Basque Country on red alert expecting 40–42°C from 1:00 PM. The heatwave is forecast to last at least until Wednesday
Spain Could Face Its First Heatwave of 2026 This Weekend, with Temperatures up to 42°C
A high-pressure system over the Iberian Peninsula could push the mercury past 30°C almost everywhere on Saturday, with Córdoba and Badajoz expecting up to 42°C — though AEMET says it's too early to confirm
Spain Bracing for 38–40°C This Week — AEMET Warns of Record May Temperatures in 30 Years
A heat dome trapping warm North African air over Europe is pushing temperatures to historic highs across the continent. France and the UK have already recorded their hottest May days ever. Valencia could reach 36°C on Friday
Spain's First Heatwave of the Year Is Coming — Temperatures Could Hit 37°C by Friday
An African anticyclone moves in from Tuesday, pushing temperatures above 30°C across most of the country by Wednesday. Friday will be the hottest day of the year so far, with Seville forecast to reach 37°C
Storm Weekend in Spain: Heavy Rain, Hail, and Orange Weather Alerts from Friday to Sunday
An Atlantic cyclone will merge with a new Mediterranean depression on Saturday — bringing up to 100 litres per square metre in the south-west and snow above 2,000 metres
Spain's Weather to Turn Stormy: Hail and a Sharp Temperature Drop Expected This Weekend
AEMET has issued yellow alerts across 19 provinces as a cold air trough brings unsettled conditions on Friday and Saturday — before summer heat returns on Monday.
April Heatwave: Spain Braces for Record-Breaking 34°C Temperatures
A subtropical air mass from North Africa is set to push thermometers to early-summer levels, with Seville, Zaragoza, and Madrid approaching historical monthly maximums
Winter Strikes Back: Atlantic Front to Bring Sharp Cooling, Snow, and Gales to Spain This Weekend
Aemet warns of a polar air mass dropping temperatures well below April norms, with heavy snowfall expected in the mountains and gales exceeding 70 km/h
Storm Regina to Sweep Across Spain with Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Saharan Dust
A new DANA will come on Thursday