Temperature records broken in Spain: 44.4 in Valencia, 42.4 degrees in Catalonia
Key Points
- The temperature in Valencia reached up to 44.4 degrees, and 42.4 degrees in Catalonia.
- Spain is experiencing the third heat wave affecting the country this summer season.
- The first extreme temperatures manifested in May before the summer season began.
- Meteorology officials announced that they expect a new heat wave over the weekend.
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Spain continues to experience summer months with increasingly extreme temperatures. This year, the first heat wave manifested in May before the season even started. In June and July, two major heat waves affecting the entire country were recorded.
While a red alert became mandatory last week in Catalonia due to extreme heat, the Mediterranean region is experiencing the third heat wave of the season. In Valencia, thermometers hit 44.4 degrees, and in Catalonia, they reached 42.4 degrees.
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) warned that temperatures will rise again as of the weekend. This increase has the potential to trigger yet another extreme heat wave in the country.
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- What are the latest temperature values in Spain?
- While the temperature in Valencia rose to 44.4 degrees, 42.4 degrees were recorded in Catalonia.
- How many heat waves have been experienced in Spain so far this summer?
- Two major heat waves were experienced in June and July, and the Mediterranean region is currently experiencing the third wave of the season.
- What will the weather be like in the coming days?
- The State Meteorological Agency warned about a new temperature rise starting the weekend and a probable new heat wave.
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