Aemet says its heatwave episode will end on Thursday, but Mallorca will remain very hot for several more days, with inland highs of up to 41°C expected on Thursday and Friday. Artà reached 40.2°C on Tuesday.
Warnings
Wednesday
- Amber warnings for the north and north-east, the interior and the east, from midday to 8pm, with highs of 39–40°C.
- Yellow warnings for the Tramuntana and the south, with highs of around 37°C.
Thursday
- Amber warnings across the island except the Tramuntana.
Yellow warnings may continue into the weekend.
Very dry air
Humidity will be very low during the day, as little as 15% inland. The UV index will be high, at 8.
Day by day
| Town | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcúdia | 34°C | 35°C | 37°C | 32°C |
| Andratx | 34°C | 35°C | 37°C | 35°C |
| Binissalem | 38°C | 40°C | 41°C | 37°C |
| Palma | 35°C | 37°C | 38°C | 37°C |
| Pollença | 38°C | 38°C | 39°C | 34°C |
| Sant Llorenç | 39°C | 39°C | 37°C | 35°C |
| Santanyí | 34°C | 37°C | 35°C | 34°C |
| Sineu | 38°C | 40°C | 39°C | 34°C |
| Sóller | 39°C | 39°C | 40°C | 37°C |
Tuesday’s hottest places
Artà (40.2°C), Petra (39.1°C), Sa Pobla (38.2°C), Llucmajor and Pollença (38.1°C), and Sineu (37.6°C) were among the hottest places on Tuesday. Even Lluc, in the mountains, reached 36.8°C. The coolest overnight reading was 13.3°C at Son Torrella.
Staying safe
- Drink water regularly throughout the day.
- Wear a hat, sunglasses and light, loose clothing.
- Use sun cream of SPF 30 or more and reapply it every two hours.
- Avoid the sun and physical effort during the warning hours, from midday to 8pm.
- Watch for signs of heat exhaustion — heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea — and move somewhere cool if you feel unwell.
With very dry air and high temperatures, the risk of wildfires is also high: avoid any activity that could cause a spark in the countryside.
