High temperatures forecast for SJPDP and Navarra

[Bradypus]

Weather forecasters are predicting a short sharp heatwave in northern Spain over the next few days. Temperatures may reach 37C or 38C in SJPDP and Pamplona. About 10 degrees above the average for this time of year. Even at higher elevations temperatures will be high - over 30C predicted for the Col de Bentarte and Roncesvalles. Anyone thinking of walking the Route Napoleon would be wise to start early in the morning and pay special attention to carrying enough water. Very real risk of dehydration and heat-related health problems. I think the bomberos, the Guardia Civil and other first responders may have a busy few days. These screenshots are from Meteoblue.

Salud advierte de la importancia de protegerse y proteger a las personas vulnerables ante la alerta sanitaria roja por altas temperaturas activada en la Ribera y Centro de Navarra

<p>En los próximos días las temperaturas serán altas en toda la Comunidad Foral, si bien las máximas se alcanzarán el lunes</p>

www.navarra.es

 

[David]

Good call - and wear a wide brimmed hat!

 

[Tassie Kaz]

What a difference a season (& hemisphere!) makes.
Err on the side of caution everyone...don't underestimate the effect of heat.
Take care

 

[Bradypus]

What a difference a season (& hemisphere!) makes.

I was in Adelaide in the middle of July. So chilly one morning that I bought a matching set of knitted hat and gloves - something I would rarely wear even in winter round here!

 

[Tassie Kaz]

I was in Adelaide in the middle of July. So chilly one morning that I bought a matching set of knitted hat and gloves - something I would rarely wear even in winter round here!

I'm impressed they were matching...

 

[Kathar1na]

Yes, yet another heatwave is coming from the south that will reach far north. The illustration (below) does not show the temperature range but the temperature anomaly - where it will be too warm for the time of the year and the region:

 

[Bradypus]

AEMET's forecast map for today across northern Spain.

 

[Kirkie]

AEMET's forecast map for today across northern Spain.

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My agent on the ground in Pamplona is escaping today to a very cold river pool about half an hour from the city. The locals know.

 

[Bradypus]

My agent on the ground in Pamplona is escaping today to a very cold river pool about half an hour from the city. The locals know.

I gave up for the day on the Via Francigena when I saw 36C on one of those flashing signs on a pharmacy. I found a very handy campsite and spent the afternoon moving slowly between the swimming pool and the showers. Then watching one of the most spectacular thunderstorms I've encountered when the hot weather finally broke later that evening.

 

[donalomahony]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1817474876405379134

 

[JabbaPapa]

It's not so bad in the Bierzo than elsewhere, but still this afternoon in Trabadelo a 34°C is predicted.

I have found refuge from it at the Municipal and from cool cerveza rather than carrying on.

Do take care and keep cool, peregrinos !!