Major heat warning for this weekend

natefaith

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• Jul 31, 2018

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Hi everyone,
There's a serious heat wave coming to the Iberian Peninsula (and much of Western Europe) this weekend, starting on Wednesday/ Thursday. Temperatures will reach 100ºF/ 37ºC here in Santiago, and will be a variety of just plain hot out on the trail. Please be very careful while you're walking, start early, stay hydrated, and get to cool places when you can.

https://www.accuweather.com/en/weat...angerous-heat-wave-to-western-europe/70005642

Buen Camino,
Faith

 

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• Jul 31, 2018

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And there is no shame to take public transport or a taxi when needed.
Stay safe.

 

Anamya

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• Jul 31, 2018

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Heat waves are serious business!
My husband is a strong, well trained army dude and he had a heat stroke during our camino in 2015 after a hot day towards Cebreiro (he did not noticed he was getting dehydrated). He was pale and almost fainting and we needed a lot of help in Triacastela, besides a forced rest day.
So yeah, even the big blokes can be affected. Please stay hydrated, wear a hat and do not push youselves!

 

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• Aug 1, 2018

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Here is another source for info: http://www.severe-weather.eu/mcd/update-on-the-extreme-heat-wave-for-iberia-confirmed/

 

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• Aug 1, 2018

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If you don't have an umbrella with you (which you most probably haven't ), buy one. It DOES make a difference! And walk shorter days, only in the early morning.

 

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• Aug 1, 2018

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Absolutely! Buy an umbrella! You won't believe the difference it makes as a sun parasol - but buy a long handled one or your arm will be up in the air all the time!

As for the heat, is ok, pack light, walk relaxed, hydrate - and it is really important to hydrate at night, allows your body to re-balance itself whilst you sleep. Don't drink lots of de-hydrating alcohol in the evenings! Take Dyoralite sachets daily. Walk from dawn until just after noon and then siesta!

All will be well - but if you find you are feeling weak or dizzy ... then stop!!!

Buen Camino.

 

VNwalking

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• Aug 1, 2018

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David said:

Absolutely! Buy an umbrella! You won't believe the difference it makes as a sun parasol

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Especially the kind with silver reflective fabric on the top. It makes a big difference.

Edit:
This from El Pais:

The heat wave will begin in the southwest of the peninsula and extend throughout the rest of the territory until Sunday at least.

The regions worst hit by the heat will be Extremadura, Castilla La-Mancha, Andalusia, Madrid, the Levante area, the Ebro Valley and the Balearic Islands, Del Campo told the EFE news agency. Only the Canary Islands and parts of northern Spain are expected to be spared.

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And the official map...red is cooler than pink...

 

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Alisoun

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• Aug 1, 2018

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Warning for the lower half of the Charente Maritime and the Landes. Just in case you haven't already checked, the weather is forecast to reach 38C during the day for the next 10 days. It will feel considerably warmer, especially when following roads or in the pine forests. Please, please take care. A wet towel around the neck can be helpful if you must walk.

 

John Crawford Howell

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• Aug 1, 2018

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Beautiful Spanish word parasol is—for the sun

 

VNwalking

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• Aug 3, 2018

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Here is a some recent information:
https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/B...t-Heading-Spain-and-Portugal?cm_ven=hp-slot-4

 

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• Aug 3, 2018

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Yes...! It is very hot on the Camino Frances... my daughter and I are walking from Ponferrada. The hike to Villafranca del Berzoi was horrendous at a modest 31C and was hard going... we finished our 3L water supply (constantly refilling along the way!) jz as we got into Villafranca!.... From Los Herieres to O Cebreiro was cooler and even enjoyable .... as was a short hike.... it’s gonna be at least 39C today!

 

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• Aug 3, 2018

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AcrossTheWater3008 said:

Yes...! It is very hot on the Camino Frances... my daughter and I are walking from Ponferrada. The hike to Villafranca del Berzoi was horrendous at a modest 31C and was hard going... we finished our 3L water supply jz as we got into Villafranca!.... From Los Herieres to O Cebreiro was cooler and even enjoyable .... as was a short hike.... it’s gonna be at least 39C today!

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Enjoy!
I had this (and higher) on Levante without any shade in 2015 for two weeks. You can do it, smart

 

AcrossTheWater3008

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• Aug 7, 2018

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We are in Arzúa tonight and the temperature has been great - 27C in the day and 18C this evening (almost needed a cardigan whilst outside!) Let’s hope the weather continues to be kind.... weather appears cloudy tomorrow, (or rather today, as it’s almost 0200 now) maximum 23C - should be great for walking to O Pedrouzo!