The province of Málaga is under the influence of the third heatwave affecting Spain, with the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintaining yellow and orange warnings in much of the territory until next Wednesday.
In Málaga city and the Costa del Sol, maximum temperatures of up to 38 degrees Celsius are forecast with a yellow warning. Inland areas of the province will experience more intense heat, exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in some locations.
The Antequera region will be under a yellow warning for maximum temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius, potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius locally. On Wednesday, an orange warning will be activated with predicted maximums of 40 degrees Celsius, posing a significant risk, especially for vulnerable individuals.
La Axarquía will be the least affected region, with maximum temperatures of 37 degrees Celsius in its western part on Monday, and no meteorological alerts for the rest of the week.
The Valle del Guadalhorce will record some of the highest temperatures. In Coín, maximums of 41 degrees Celsius are expected, with minimums between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius. In Álora, thermometers could also reach 41 degrees Celsius, while Pizarra anticipates maximums of up to 43 degrees Celsius and minimums of 26 degrees Celsius, making it difficult for the environment to cool down at night.
This episode of high temperatures will be accompanied by terral (warm southerly wind) and calima (dust in suspension), maintaining a persistent feeling of heat.
Aemet explains that this situation is due to an atmospheric blocking pattern favoring the entry of a warm, dry air mass laden with dust. Málaga has positioned itself among the hottest spots in the country, and the Junta de Andalucía had already warned of around 20 days of "extraordinary heat alert".
The risk of forest fires will progressively increase, potentially reaching extreme levels. Temperatures are expected to remain at significant danger levels at least until next weekend.
