Spain weather: heat alerts in Murcia and Oria, storms in the north on July 10

Heat alerts in the southeast

AEMET has issued yellow warnings for high temperatures in Murcia's Vega del Segura and in Oria. Murcia is forecast to reach 39°C on Friday, with a thermal sensation of up to 40°C, while Oria will see 35°C. Minimum temperatures will stay around 22°C in Murcia and 20°C in Oria. The heat will ease slightly over the weekend: Murcia's maximum drops to 36°C on Saturday and Sunday, and Oria's to 31°C on Saturday and 32°C on Sunday. Winds will be light from the south and southeast.

Catalonia and the northeast: tropical nights persist

Barcelona and much of Catalonia continue to endure extreme heat. On Thursday, the Fabra Observatory recorded 38°C, the Raval station 35.9°C, and Zona Universitaria 37.7°C. Similar intense heat is expected on Friday. Nighttime temperatures remain high, with tropical nights (not falling below 20°C) and torrid nights (not below 25°C) adding to the discomfort. Lleida reached 41.9°C on Thursday, and the heat shows no immediate sign of breaking. Temperature anomalies show both day and night readings well above the seasonal average. Health authorities have published risk maps warning of the danger, especially for the elderly.

Storms and showers in the north

Northern Spain faces a contrasting weather pattern. Asturias will see cloudy intervals with low clouds in the north, clearing later, but afternoon storms with possible hail in mountain areas. Oviedo expects a high of 29°C, Gijón 26°C, and Avilés 27°C. La Rioja will have high clouds and a chance of thunderstorms in the Iberian range, with temperatures ranging from 19°C to 39°C in Calahorra, 19°C to 38°C in Haro, and 20°C to 37°C in Logroño. Navarra will also see cloudy skies with high clouds and possible afternoon storms, with maximums of 37°C in the center and Ribera, and 34°C in the Pyrenean lowlands. Strong wind gusts are possible in storm-affected areas.

Canary Islands: clouds and incoming rain

Telde in Las Palmas will start Friday with cloudy skies, clearing by midday, and a high of 27°C. The weekend brings a change: Saturday will be cloudy with rain developing, and Sunday will see precipitation with maximum temperatures dropping below 24°C. Winds will be light from the north and northeast.