Brits across mainland Europe’s Mediterranean coast have been warned to take extra care as the continental heatwave threatens temperatures in the high 40s. Europe is set to experience its hottest day ever as Spain and Portugal look likely to reach 48C later this week. Spanish authorities have started making emergency preparations for the intense heatwave, which is expected to last until at least Sunday. Forecasters say the fiery “furnace”
blast from the Costas is good news for sun lovers here in the UK with temperatures tipped to hit 36C. Met Office meteorologist Nicola Maxey said: “Temperatures will increase by a couple of degrees day by day with highs in the upper 20Cs quite widely by Friday and into the low 30Cs in places at the weekend. “Warmer air will be arriving from Iberia and the Continent from the middle of the week leading to an increase in temperatures.” READ MORE
