Parts of Mallorca woke up on Friday to an unexpected blanket of cloud, but it did little to ease the heat: Binissalem reached 40°C for the fourth day in a row.
Saturday’s warnings
On Saturday, the warning level drops from amber to yellow in the Serra de Tramuntana, the interior and the south coast, from midday to 8pm, with maximums of around 38°C. Some cloud could linger in places. The UV index will be very high, at 9.
Saturday by town
| Town | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Alcúdia | 21°C | 32°C |
| Andratx | 21°C | 34°C |
| Binissalem | 18°C | 37°C |
| Palma | 19°C | 36°C |
| Pollença | 21°C | 34°C |
| Sant Llorenç | 20°C | 36°C |
| Santanyí | 19°C | 34°C |
| Sineu | 20°C | 35°C |
| Sóller | 19°C | 36°C |
Winds will be light to gentle, mainly from the east and south-east.
Friday’s hottest places
| Location | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Binissalem | 40.0°C |
| Llucmajor | 39.3°C |
| Santa Maria | 39.2°C |
| Porreres | 39.1°C |
| Marratxí, Palma university, Sa Pobla | 37.9°C |
| Sineu | 37.5°C |
The coolest overnight reading was 14.2°C at Son Torrella in the Tramuntana.
The days ahead
A new mass of hot air from Africa could push temperatures up again on Sunday, with yellow warnings for most of the island except the east. Aemet suggests the heatwave could ease towards Thursday, although inland highs of up to 41°C are still possible.
Staying safe
- Carry water and drink regularly.
- Apply sun cream of SPF 30 or more and reapply every two hours.
- Plan outdoor activities for early morning or evening.
- Wear light, breathable clothing and a hat.
- If you feel dizzy, unusually tired or notice a racing heartbeat, get into the shade, cool down and drink water.
