Heatwave could push temperatures above 40ºC in central and western Catalonia

Catalonia is bracing for the first heatwave of the season. Set to begin on Monday and last until at least Wednesday if not the end of the week, authorities warn temperatures could near or even surpass 40ºC in central and western Catalonia – a full 8ºC to 10ºC warmer than normal for this time of the year.  

⚠ Actualitzat avís de situació meteorològica de perill (#SMP) per onada de calor ⚠

➡ Dl. 12.00 TU a dc. 18.00 TU
➡ LLindar que es pot superar: onada de calor
➡ Grau de perill màx.: 🔴 5/6
➡ L'ambient càlid es mantindrà fins al cap de setmana. pic.twitter.com/LIemYz6lC4

— Meteocat (@meteocat) June 12, 2022

While the heatwave is expected to begin on Monday, temperatures are already exceptionally high across Catalonia, hitting 38.9ºC at the Lleida-la Femosa weather station on Sunday.

La temperatura màxima més alta d'aquest diumenge ha estat de 38,9 ºC i s'ha donat a l'estació meteorològica de Lleida - la Femosa (Segrià). pic.twitter.com/Q1hiCkaFpw

— Meteocat (@meteocat) June 12, 2022

Residents in affected areas are advised to keep themselves – and their pets – as hydrated as possible and to avoid going out at peak heat hours.

Children, people with chronic illnesses, and the elderly are the most at-risk population groups. People with relatives over the age of 75 who live alone are advised to check in on them regularly.