AEMET has activated a yellow alert for maximum temperatures this Saturday in Estepona, where up to 37 degrees are expected. The warning also affects the Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce Valley.
The thermometers in Estepona will again register summer-like figures. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has activated a yellow alert for maximum temperatures in the municipality for this Saturday, with forecasts of up to 37 degrees Celsius. The warning extends throughout the Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce Valley, where the heat will be intense during the central hours of the day.
According to AEMET, the day will start with clear skies from dawn and will remain so until well into the afternoon. By late evening, the outlook will become slightly cloudy, with no precipitation expected. Temperatures will experience little change compared to today, with a minimum of 23 degrees that will hardly provide any relief even at night.
Recommendations for extreme heat
In light of this situation, the Estepona City Council reminds the importance of staying hydrated and avoiding sun exposure between 12:00 and 17:00 hours. Vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and children, should take extra precautions. It is also recommended to close blinds and windows during the hottest hours to keep interiors cool.
For those who need to go outside, it is best to wear lightweight and light-coloured clothing, as well as sunscreen. The municipal beaches and pools will be a good refuge, but always in moderation and without forgetting sun protection. The Health Department reminds that high temperatures can cause heat strokes, with symptoms including dizziness, headaches, and reddened skin.
Hot weekend on the Costa del Sol
Relief will not arrive on Sunday. Temperatures in Estepona will remain high, with 35 degrees maximum and 22 degrees minimum, and slightly cloudy skies throughout the day. The wind, coming from the south, will blow lightly, without providing significant thermal relief.
Monday will follow a similar pattern: 36 degrees maximum and 23 degrees minimum, with no chance of rain and slightly cloudy skies. The southern breezes will continue to be weak. So Estepona residents will need to be patient and follow experts' advice to cope with this heat episode.
AEMET reminds that this information is provisional and that alerts may be updated based on meteorological developments. For more details, the official website of the agency can be consulted.
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