Overview
- AEMET warned on Wednesday that an extraordinary heat episode is likely to begin around 20 June and last several days, with interior valleys possibly reaching 40–42°C.
- The agency said 2026 has been 'extremely warm' so far and noted that 2025 tied with 2024 as Spain's third‑warmest year, underscoring a short‑term trend toward higher temperatures.
- Local forecasts expect Málaga city highs near 33–34°C with tropical nights above 20°C and interior towns like Antequera and Coín near 37°C with nights that may stay at or above 24–25°C.
- Authorities warned of heightened health risks for older people and those with heart or breathing problems and said the heat will increase the risk of forest fires and dry thunderstorms.
- AEMET's seasonal outlook gives a 50–60% chance of a warmer‑than‑normal June–August, which could mean more heatwaves this summer and added strain on emergency and public‑health services.