Weather warning this weekend...

[Friend from Barquinha]

I'm not quite sure if this is the best place for this warning, but it sounds as if it will apply for much of Spain and Portugal--other than the extreme north/northwest.



The second map here is projecting temperatures this Sunday. I know we have a local warning, in our area of central Portugal, of 40C on Sunday. 40C = 104F.

The heat is usually at its worst from 1500 to about 1800; then it cools down a bit.

Start early, carry water, look for shade, and don't overdo it!

Bom caminho!

 

[Tassie Kaz]

There are also wildfires in Andalucia (near Marbella/Malaga) so anyone in, or planning to go to the region should keep up with current information & advisories.
Best wishes to all those affected.

 

[Friend from Barquinha]

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Also interesting, in terms of planning for future caminos, to look at the trend for temperature averages for the last 30+ years in Spain (the first graphic).

Red is "extremely warm," orange "very," etc. with green as "normal" and the blues into "cold." All compared to a 30-year average being the black line. Not looking good for June>September, if current trends continue.