A HEATWAVE is coming to the Valencian Community next week with a warning that temperatures could reach 41C in some inland areas.
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) says parts of the region could also experience ‘torrid’ tropical nights with temperatures not falling below 25C.
Aemet says that Tuesday will see a high of 41C in the inland town of Xativa.
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It added that maximums of 38C are expected on Monday in Ontinyent, rising to 40C on Tuesday.
According to Aemet, the Valencian Community will continue with average summer temperatures until Friday, after which values will start to rise.
Temperatures will soar from Monday with a ‘persistent episode of very high temperatures’ that will affect Spain due to a mass of very warm and dry air coupled with high sunshine levels.
It also suggests that new records could be set with daily values that beat highs recorded in 1950.
Aemet is predicting highs of 38C on Tuesday and Wednesday in Alzira, 36C on Wednesday in Manises; and 37C on Monday and Tuesday in Petrer (Alicante).
Other projections include a high of 37C on Monday and 38C on Tuesday in Orihuela and Crevillente hitting 38C on Monday and Tuesday.
Coastal areas will be significantly cooler with a high of 34C on Monday in Torrevieja, and 33C in Benidorm.
The forecaster is also warning of ‘very adverse and torrid nights’ with minimums of between 23C and 25C.
A low of 25C is predicted for Alicante on Tuesday and Wednesday, while Valencia will not fall below 22.
The heatwave will last until at least Friday(June 26).
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