40°C Heatwave Expected to Hit Spain

Summary: Spain is bracing for its first major heatwave of the season, starting on Saturday, June 22, 2024, with temperatures expected to soar up to 40°C, particularly affecting regions like Aragon, Catalonia, and Andalucia. The heatwave is anticipated to last until the end of June, indicating a potentially intense summer.

Details:
Regions Affected: Aragon, Catalonia, Andalucia, Madrid, Zaragoza, Seville, Cordoba
Temperature Peaks: 40-43°C
Duration: June 22 to at least the end of June 2024
Meteorologist Insight: Jose Miguel Viñas attributes the rise to an anticyclonic pattern bringing clear skies and significantly increased temperatures.

Additional Information:
Highest Temperatures: Expected in Andalucia by Sunday, June 23, and in Madrid around June 27-28.
Nighttime Temps: Above 20°C across Spain
Source: Spanish news site The Olive Press and Meteorologist Jose Miguel Viñas.