Madrid Faces Orange Alert as Temperatures Hit 40°C
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Madrid is preparing for another very hot day tomorrow, with temperatures expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius. The Spanish weather agency has issued an orange alert for much of the region because of the extreme heat.
An orange alert means the weather could be dangerous for people's health, especially for children, older adults and those with health problems. Local authorities are advising residents to avoid direct sun during the hottest hours of the day.
Despite the heat, skies over Madrid will remain clear, with almost no clouds expected. This good visibility will allow residents to view an eclipse that will be visible from the city tomorrow.
The combination of high temperatures and clear skies is typical for Madrid in August, but this heatwave has been unusually intense and long-lasting. Meteorologists say the region has faced several days above 35 degrees this week.
Health officials recommend drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothing and staying indoors during peak afternoon heat. They also warn that heatstroke risk increases significantly when temperatures pass 38 degrees.
Authorities have not said when the heatwave will end, but forecasts suggest the high temperatures may continue for at least a few more days across the Community of Madrid.
Vocabulary10 words
- orange alert
- a warning showing a serious but not extreme danger
- clear
- without clouds; easy to see through
- eclipse
- when one space object blocks the light of another
- temperatures
- measurements of how hot or cold the air is
- heatstroke
- a serious illness caused by too much heat
- meteorologists
- scientists who study and predict weather
- heatwave
- a long period of very hot weather
- authorities
- official people or groups in charge
- region
- a large area, often with its own government
- visibility
- how far or clearly you can see
Quiz
Answer key
1. Around 40 degrees 2. Because of extreme heat 3. Yes, because the sky will be clear
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Madrid is preparing for another very hot day tomorrow, with _____ expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius. The Spanish weather agency has issued an orange _____ for much of the region because of the extreme heat.
An orange alert means the weather could be _____ for people's health, especially for children, older adults and those with health problems. Local authorities are advising residents to avoid direct sun during the hottest hours of the day.
Despite the heat, skies over Madrid will remain _____, with almost no clouds expected. This good visibility will allow residents to view an _____ that will be visible from the city tomorrow.
The combination of high temperatures and clear skies is typical for Madrid in August, but this _____ has been unusually intense and long-lasting. Meteorologists say the region has faced several days above 35 degrees this week.
Health officials recommend drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothing and staying indoors during peak afternoon heat. They also warn that _____ risk increases significantly when temperatures pass 38 degrees.
Authorities have not said when the heatwave will end, but forecasts suggest the high _____ may continue for at least a few more days across the Community of Madrid.