UK tourists visiting Spain warned as 'extraordinary' red alert issued

NewsWorld NewsSpainTemperatures could soar as high as 44C12:25, 24 Jul 2026A rare red 'extraordinary hazard' alert has been issued in parts of Spain this week as temperatures are forecast to soar as high as 44C.‌It comes as Spain’s government has declared a national emergency after wildfires forced the evacuation of some 10,000 people in the central region of Madrid, while in southern France tens of thousands fled their homes to escape two major blazes.‌Spain's meteorological agency AEMET has issued a red alert for extreme temperatures, as highs of 44C have been forecast in Almeria, south east Spain.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterAmber and yellow heat alerts are also in force across large parts of Spain including Malaga, Mallorca, Murci