Spain Faces More Heat and Storms This Weekend, Aemet Warns

Spain's meteorological agency, Aemet, has forecast a further rise in temperatures over the coming hours, warning residents of continued intense heat.

The warning comes as the country experiences conditions more typical of high summer than early autumn, with Sunday bringing especially warm and humid weather.

Alongside the heat, Aemet has also predicted rain and thunderstorms in several areas, creating a mixed and at times volatile weather pattern.

According to the agency, weather warnings are currently active in 16 of Spain's autonomous communities, meaning the vast majority of the country is affected in some way.

In three of these communities, Aemet has escalated the risk to an orange alert, its second-highest warning category, reflecting what has been described locally as suffocating heat.

An orange alert typically indicates a significant risk to public health, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, young children and those with existing health conditions.

Authorities generally recommend limiting outdoor activity during peak sun hours, staying hydrated and monitoring updates from official sources when such alerts are in place.

The presence of both extreme heat and storm warnings in the same period highlights the unpredictable nature of Spain's transition from summer to autumn this year.

While the source material does not specify exact temperature figures or the names of the three communities under orange alert, it confirms that conditions remain unusually intense for the time of year.

Aemet is expected to continue monitoring the situation closely, with further updates likely as the weather pattern develops over the coming days.

Residents in the affected regions have been urged to stay informed through official channels and to take appropriate precautions given the elevated risk level.