Torrevieja faces an episode of very intense heat with clear skies and warnings from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). The most critical days arrive with warnings of red level, when the thermometers reach the 38 ° CFor a deeper understanding of the phenomenon, you can consult our article on What is a flood.
The expected evolution draws a thermal escalation between the end of the week and the beginning of the next one, followed by a normalization starting Tuesday. The following will predominate light breezes from the south and east, with no rain forecast.
Heat wave: alerts and temperatures by day
Friday: low yellow notice on the southern coast of Alicante, with stable and clear weather. maximum temperature It will be around 33 ° C and the minimum of 23 ° C, with easterly breezes.
Saturday: the heat increases and moves to orange notice. Very sunny environment, with 35 ° C of maximum and 24 ° C of minimum; they will blow southern breezes.
Sunday: critical day with red notice due to high temperatures. Clear skies, peak of 38 ºC around 17:00 p.m. and minimum temperatures around 24 ° C, with a breeze from the southwestTo better understand the impact of changes over time, review our analysis on Slopes and landslides in areas affected by extreme weather.
Monday: maintains the red noticeThe sky will be mostly A little bit cloudy, with values that will be around 38 ° C y 25 ° CThe wind will be lazy from the south.
Tuesday: There will be a significant drop in temperature. The atmosphere will be mostly A little bit cloudy, with highs close to 32 ° C and minimums around 25 ° CThey will blow easterly breezes. No precipitation is expected. Find out how the recognize a flood in case atmospheric conditions change rapidly.
Sky conditions, wind and wind chill
Throughout the episode, the clear skies or with intervals of high clouds at specific times, without signs of instability or rain.
The wind will be débil, alternating components south and east, so it won't mitigate the heat too much during the central hours of the day. To learn how wind can influence other weather phenomena, you can consult arcus cloud formations.
La thermal sensation will shoot up: in the days before the peak it can move between 34–37 ºC, and on days with a red warning it can reach almost 40 ° C due to the humidity and the heat.
After Tuesday's decline, the situation will tend to remain with more bearable values, with maximums around 32 ° C and minimum temperatures close to 23–25 ºCThe atmosphere will be drier and the sky will be partly cloudy, maintaining the gentle easterly breezesTo learn about long-term forecasts, you can visit our annual weather summary.
Recommendations for the heat
During the hours of greatest sunlight, it is It is advisable to avoid prolonged exposure, hydrate frequently and opt for light clothing, a cap and high sun protection.
At orange and red alert levels, it is advisable prioritize cool and ventilated spaces, limit outdoor exercise and pay special attention to minors, the elderly and vulnerable peopleAdvanced protection helps reduce the risks of extreme heat; learn more in our article on measures to deal with extreme heat events.
The weather in nearby municipalities
The environment will record high values: in Alicante capital peaks close to are expected 38 ° C; In Elche, the maximums could be 38–41 ºC according to the day; and in Murcia thermometers can reach 39–43 ºCFor more detailed information on each area, see our section on Salt mines in Spain.
On the coast of Marina Baixa, Benidorm will go beyond extreme values, with maximums around 35 ° C, a stable environment and very clear skies.
Facts & figures based on AEMET warnings and forecasts for the southern coast of Alicante. The information is subject to possible updates.
This scenario will lead Torrevieja to experience several days of noticeable heat with clear skies, reaching the 38 ° C on Sunday and Monday, followed by a descent clear from Tuesday, all accompanied by gentle breezes and a high thermal sensation in the central hours.
