Spain continues under the effects of an intense heat wave that, although gives signs of slight moderation, It keeps several areas of the country on a red alert. According to the last forecast of the AEMET (State Meteorology Agency), Despite an almost generalized decrease in maximum temperatures, values will remain extremely high, Especially in the southeast peninsular third, the depressions of the Northeast and the Balearic Islands.
Maximums up to 40 ° C and tropical minimum
In the warmer areas of southeast, such as the interior valleys, temperatures are expected that reach or exceed 38-40 ° Cwhile in areas of Northeast and Balearic Islands will remain above 36-38 ° C. The most worrying thing is that the minimums will not fall from 24-26 ° C in many areas of southeast and south of Gran Canaria, which prevents adequate thermal recovery during the night.
Strong winds and possible storms
In the peninsular northern a change of time is expected due to the entry of Atlantic circulation through the northwest, which It will cause cloudy skies and rainfall accompanied by storms, especially intense in Western Cantabrian, the east of the Basque Country and the North of Navarra.
In the Canary Islands, winds of the north will blow with very strong gusts in exposed areas, while in the Strait and Melilla intervals of strong west wind are expected. There will also be calima in the east and southeast peninsular, Ibiza, Alborán and, in a residual way, in the Canary Islands.
Light breaths, but not everywhere
Although temperatures will descend in a large part of the peninsular interior, the southern coastlines, the Costa del Sol and the north of the Balearic Islands could even experience slight thermal promotions. The coastal mists and morning mists could make an appearance in areas of the north, especially in Asturias and Cantabria.