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The month of July has ended with highs of 40°C in the south of the peninsula, while the month of August will be a month with little rain and that it will reach temperatures higher than normal for this time of year, as explained by the State Agency for Meteorology (Aemet).
Starting this first weekend of August, an African air mass is expected that will cause a new heat wave.
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Temperatures start to rise today. Next week it will be possible to exceed 40 °C in areas of the north of the peninsula and 42 to 44 °C in the center and south. In some parts of the country the thermometers will reach 44 ° C.According to the notice, the areas least affected by this episode will be the western Cantabrian and Mediterranean coasts..
Days of intense heat are expected
Starting this Saturday, August 5 and 6, an African continental air mass will arrive that will favor an increase in temperatures. For this Saturday a general ascent is expected in practically the entire Peninsula reaching 38 ° C. While on Sunday a fresh north wind is expected to help lower temperatures in this part of the country. In the south, the thermometer is expected to rise to 40°C in Andalusia, the Balearic Islands and Extremadura.
As of Monday, the mercury will reach 44 ° C in various parts of the country where Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha and Extremadura will be the most affected places.
During this episode, nights above 25°C are expected in the southern half, central zone and Mediterranean area. The meteorological agency predicted a particularly hot period from July to September, in which the usual temperatures for this time of year will be exceeded.