The weather: The heat wave worsens this Tuesday in Extremadura with haze

The heat wave continues in Extremadura. The region continues this Tuesday, June 14, on an orange alert due to high temperatures, which may reach maximums of 42 degrees in some areas. In addition, the suffocating heat during the night and the day is now added by the haze, which affects a good part of the south of the peninsula.

Esfe Saharan dust will increase the sensation of embarrassment in the region. It is a phenomenon that “rebroadcasts solar radiation, reduces the difference between sun and shade, and all this is a little more unpleasant,” says Marcelino Núñez, delegate of the State Meteorological Agency in Extremadura, who clarifies that the haze will not be this time. as strong as in past episodes.

Regions with the hottest

The highest temperatures this Tuesday will be recorded in the Badajoz regions of Las Vegas del Guadiana and La Siberia Extremadura, where they will reach 42 degrees, while in the regions of Barros and Serena, and in the Tajo and Alagón, the maximum will be 41 degrees.

For its part, in the south of the province of Badajoz and the Cáceres Plateau, the maximum will be 40 degrees, while in the north of Cáceres and Villuercas and Montánchez, the thermometers will reach 39 degrees, according to the forecast of the State Meteorological Agency, collected by Europa Press.

Given this forecast, the orange alert is activated at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, and will remain in force until 8:00 p.m., while on Wednesday it will be activated again at the same time.

Last night some towns such as Badajoz recorded a small shower.

recommendations

To avoid suffering a syncope due to heat, the General Directorate of Public Health of the SES reminds you to avoid exposure to the sun and activities that involve physical effort during the central hours of the day, at least between 12:00 and 6:00 p.m., and hydrate drinking at least one glass of water every two hours even if you are not thirsty.

It also advises eating light meals, avoiding alcohol, and ventilating homes by opening windows at night and closing them during the day.

If you experience symptoms such as dizziness, cramps, exhaustion, headache or confusion, the SES recommends stopping the activity you are doing, drinking water, resting in the shade or in a cool place, and if possible cooling off with a bath or a shower.

If the symptoms worsen with fever, severe headache, nausea, rapid but weak pulse or loss of consciousness, it is necessary to call 112 or go to the nearest health center.

The population at special risk are those over 65 years of age, under four years of age, people with chronic diseases, memory disorders and with medical treatments such as diuretics, neuroleptics, anticholinergics and tranquilizers.

It also includes consumers of alcohol or other drugs, people living in disadvantaged conditions, or those who suffer excessive exposure to heat for work, sports or leisure reasons.