Large parts of Europe are bracing for swelteringly high temperatures this weekend, as experts warn that intense heat in spring is becoming the “new normal”.
Spain’s national meteorological agency AMET says the Iberian Peninsula is expected to experience a period of “exceptionally high temperatures for this time of year” over the Pentecost public holiday.
General maximum temperatures of 34°C in the main valleys are expected over the weekend, while the Guadiana and Guadalquivir valleys will see temperatures climb to a scorching 38°C.
On X (formerly Twitter), AMET says highs of 30°C are also expected along the Cantabrian coast, with higher temperatures of 34°C inland.
Tropical nights – where the temperature does not fall below 20°C – will hit Guadiana and Guadalquivir valleys, as well as Tagus, Ebro, and lower Duero valleys over the coming days.
