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The Region of Murcia has barely drawn breath since the extraordinary heatwave of last week before a second major heat episode begins to build. According to the Meteored forecast for Murcia, temperatures will spike back to 42ºC by Wednesday and Thursday, with Friday threatening to push even higher towards 44ºC.

 

And Murcia is not alone, as both Meteored and Aemet are reporting that up to 10 Spanish provincial capitals are expected to hit 40ºC or above this week.

 

 

 

Meteored describes the conditions for Monday as “hazy with a cloudless sky” for most of the day – a typical summer calima pattern – with morning temperatures around 28ºC rising to a maximum of around 37ºC in the hottest part of the afternoon. A south-easterly breeze averaging 16 km/h will be present throughout the day.

 

 

 

Tuesday marks the beginning of the new heat surge, with a sharp step-up in temperatures as they are expected to reach around 38-40ºC in Murcia city and the central inland areas. Skies will be cloudless throughout the day and there is zero probability of rain. Winds will be light and southeasterly, offering little in the way of relief. The overnight minimum will likely remain above 25ºC, making for another punishing night.

 

 

 

Wednesday is the first of what is shaping up to be two consecutive peak days. Meteored’s forecast gives a maximum of 42ºC and a minimum of 24ºC for Murcia on Wednesday, with winds of 14-36kmh. This puts the Region back firmly in heatwave territory, at a level comparable to last week’s extreme episode, and in fact Aemet has activated an orange-level alert for the day.

 

Be sure to check for the latest advisory information as the extreme temperatures approach. Those with health vulnerabilities, the elderly and young children should take particular care to stay cool and well hydrated.

 

 

 

Thursday matches Wednesday almost exactly: a maximum of 42ºC and a minimum of 24ºC, with winds of 13-35kmh. The coast will offer some marginal relief thanks to sea breezes, but even Cartagena and Mazarrón can expect maximums well into the high 30s.

 

 

 

 

 

Images: Aemet