Overview
- National agencies report the heat episode remains active with AEMET saying 101 stations reached or exceeded 40°C on June 22 and Andújar (Jaén) recorded temperatures above 45°C.
- Countries across Europe are adapting operations as forecasts show continued extreme heat with Germany expecting temperatures near 40°C and some UK schools shortening the day while French monuments cut opening hours.
- Nuevo León in northeastern Mexico faces intense humid heat driven by Gulf moisture with daytime maxima of 35–40°C expected and strong southerly winds that could produce gusts of 50–70 km/h.
- Local forecasts for Galicia predict mostly clear days followed by a sharp rise in evening and overnight rain chances in several towns while Argentina’s SMN warns of a cold day in Buenos Aires with a 10–40% chance of night showers.
- Health services and experts warn of dehydration, more frequent migraines for sensitive people and pressure on public services from persistent high daytime peaks and ‘tropical night’ minimums, so officials advise limiting outdoor exposure and checking local alerts.