The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an orange alert for high temperatures this Wednesday in Las Rozas, Madrid. Maximums of 38 degrees and clear skies are expected.
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has activated the orange alert for maximum temperatures in the metropolitan area and the Henares Corridor, directly affecting Las Rozas, Madrid. According to the agency, the day will be marked by clear skies and a thermometer reaching 38 degrees Celsius around 6:00 PM.
The minimum temperatures will exceed 21 degrees, leading to a warm night. Winds will be light from the south, with no significant gusts expected. The orange alert implies a significant health risk, especially for the elderly, children, and those with chronic illnesses.
Looking ahead to Thursday, AEMET forecasts stable weather, with clear skies and similar maximum temperatures around 38 degrees. Minimums will drop slightly to 20 degrees, and the wind will blow lightly from the southwest. No precipitation is expected throughout the week.
Friday will continue the trend of stability, with a mostly clear outlook leading to completely clear skies. Maximum temperatures will drop by one degree to 37 degrees, while minimums will remain at 21. The wind, again light from the southwest, will not provide significant thermal relief.
The weekend is also expected to be sunny, both Saturday and Sunday. Maximum temperatures will be 37 degrees on Saturday and 37 on Sunday, with minimums of 19 and 20 degrees respectively. The wind will continue to be light from the southwest. These conditions are typical of summer in the area, but the persistence of heat triggers alerts.
The Las Rozas Town Hall recommends that residents take extra precautions: stay hydrated, avoid going out during the hottest hours of the day, use sun protection, and pay special attention to vulnerable groups. They also remind the importance of not leaving people or pets in parked vehicles.
The AEMET orange alert is the second most serious on a scale of three, and is activated when temperatures are expected to pose a risk to the population. In the Community of Madrid, such episodes are becoming increasingly frequent during the summer months, and local authorities maintain active protocols for assisting homeless individuals and elderly people living alone.
For the coming days, no change in trend is expected: the anticyclone will keep the weather stable and temperatures high at least until Sunday. Residents of Las Rozas will have to endure intense heat for the rest of the week, with maximums around 37-38 degrees and tropical minimums above 20.
AEMET updates its forecasts daily, so it is recommended to check the official website for possible changes in alerts. In the meantime, the advice is clear: caution and plenty of water.
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