Costa Del Sol Temperature Warning

Costa Del Sol Temperature Warning – AEMET have issued an Amber Alert as temperatures are forecast to rise into the 40s in places on the Costa Del Sol

Costa Del Sol Temperature Warning

The national weather agency AEMET have issued weather warnings for this weekend. Malaga and Sevilla have been placed on Amber Alert with a risk that temperatures will rise to 41c. Other areas have been placed on Yellow Alert this weekend.

The hot weather can pose a health risk for the elderly and pregnant women. Health organisations are advising everyone to drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic drinks during the daytime. The fire service are also on high alert for wild fires during this period of extreme heat.

Types Of Weather Warnings

Yellow: Be aware. Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect people in the concerned area. Yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day-to-day activities.

Amber: Be prepared. There is an increased likelihood of bad weather affecting people in the concerned area, which could potentially disrupt people’s plans and possibly cause travel delays, road and rail closures, interruption to power and the potential risk to life and property.

Red: Take action. Extreme weather is expected. Red means people in the concerned areas should take action now to keep themselves and others safe from the impact of the weather. Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely.

Published: 28.07.2017

Written by Dave James