New ‘abnormally high temps' Spain weather alert for Irish tourists as hottest 42C day pinpointed
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Spain has seen very high temperatures in recent weeks
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Now temperatures are set to reach highs of 42C
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Some parts of the country are currently experiencing a lower level of heat - but not for long.
While some areas are likely to continue enjoying hot weather, others are set for heavy rain.
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And it's also important to remember that in cases of extreme heat or rain, some outdoor activities may be cancelled.
The Spanish state's meteorological agency warned that from this weekend on, the stark contrast in the Spanish weather will continue going forward.
Weather bosses said: "From the weekend there will be a slight to moderate rise in temperatures which will become generalised during the following days, giving rise to a probable episode of heatwave".
It is likely that the beginning of August will see temperatures reaching huge highs.
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It's most likely to impact the south-western quadrant and central mainland areas, due to an air mass coming in from
Chiefs added: "This, together with the high depression in most of the country, will cause higher thermal values than usual for this time of year to be recorded in the aforementioned areas."
HOTTEST DAY
The heatwave is due to start on August 3, and the hottest day has already been revealed.
Aemet has revealed that temperatures will be highest on Monday, August 4, reaching up to 42C.
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The forecaster said: "On Sunday 3 August, highs will already exceed 38C across the southwest quadrant, reaching 40 - 42C in the Guadiana and Guadalquivir valleys.
"The peak day of the heatwave is expected to be Monday August 4, when the thermal rises will continue and extend to the inland areas of the Cantabrian coast, where they could be locally noticeable.
"On this day values close to 40C will also be recorded in the Tagus and Minho valleys, and it is very likely to exceed 42C in the area of the Guadiana and Guadalquivir."
On Tuesday August 5, the central and inland areas of the south will see "abnormally warm values", the forecaster warned.
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Here, highest temperatures could reach or even match the highs that Monday is set to bring.
Aemet added: "Although the rise in minimum temperatures will not be so widespread and marked, it will be enough for night-time temperatures to be significant over the next few days.
"In fact, the mercury is not expected to drop below 23 - 25C in large areas of the centre and south of the Spanish mainland, mainly on Monday and Tuesday."
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