Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has confirmed that a powerful atmospheric ridge will settle over the Iberian Peninsula starting Sunday 3 August, triggering a steady and intense rise in temperatures likely to persist through to the following Wednesday.
Sunday marks a turning point in this heatwave. The arrival of a strong ridge in the mid-levels of the atmosphere will promote atmospheric stability and descending air — conditions that significantly enhance surface heating. As a result, temperatures will climb sharply, particularly across the southwestern and central regions of the peninsula.
