# Temperatures in Spain Set to Soar to 44C with Fears of New Records as Heatwave Hits Europe

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1. The UK is set to see very high temperatures with parts potentially soaring above 30C thanks to a ‘Spanish plume’ over Europe.

2. This can have a big impact on the mercury on Britain and the Met Office has said that some parts of the country, especially the south, could see ‘very hot’ weather.

3. Yesterday the country saw many yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms as heavy rain lashed parts of the country amid the hot conditions.

4. There are worries of another intense summer for Europe, following last year’s baking conditions where the UK surpassed 40C for the first time on record.

5. Seville, which is known as being one of continental Europe’s hottest cities, will hit the 41C marker on Friday and early predictions suggest it will only get hotter with temperatures predicted to hit 44C on Monday.

     The UK is set to feel the brunt of a heatwave sweeping across Europe, as temperatures in Spain are predicted to soar to 44C over the weekend and into the start of the week. This could potentially mean that parts of Britain could see temperatures above 30C, due to a 'Spanish plume' bringing hot air from the continent.

     Yesterday, the UK saw yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms as heavy rain lashed parts of the country amid the hot conditions. This has led to fears of another intense summer for Europe, following last year's baking conditions which saw the UK surpass 40C for the first time on record.

     Seville, one of the hottest cities in continental Europe, is set to reach 41C on Friday, with temperatures predicted to rise to 44C come Monday. Jim Dale, senior meteorologist at British Weather Services, spoke to the Express about the situation, saying: “At the moment the focus is on Spain for this weekend onwards and possible record temperatures, 47.6C being the current record. The bottom line - we are in very uncertain times with climate change and we are possibly at a tipping point.”

     The Met Office has said that while some parts of the UK could see very hot weather, the northwest is likely to experience more cloud and rain at times, along with stronger winds than recently. The southeast, however, is most likely to remain fine and dry, with temperatures reaching the high 20C for some, possibly even reaching 30C through the weekend.

     Met Office spokesperson Stephen Dixon said: “It’ll be remaining warm elsewhere and, while subdued more in the northwest with more in the way of cloud and rain on Friday and Saturday, temperatures will still remain above average for the time of year in what has been a warm start to summer for many.”

     As Europe braces itself for the heatwave, it is important to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions to stay safe. This includes wearing sunscreen, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding strenuous physical activity in the hottest parts of the day. It is also important to look out for the elderly and vulnerable, and to check on neighbours who may be struggling in the heat.

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