The state meteorological agency Aemet has issued yellow warnings for high temperatures in several regions of Spain for Saturday, 26 September 2026, in several regions of Spain. The warnings apply mainly in the afternoon and, in some places, until early evening. The areas particularly affected include comarcas in the provinces of Andalusia Comarcas in the provinces of Córdoba, Jaén and Seville. Aemet is also reporting high daytime maximum temperatures in parts of the Canary Islands, with a corresponding warning level. The official forecast is as of 26 September 2026.
Aemet uses a three-level warning system: yellow indicates a low but significant risk, orange a substantial risk, and red an extreme risk. The current avisos amarillo are set on the basis of expected maximum temperatures and probabilities. Peak temperatures in the upper 30s Celsius are forecast for the Andalusian areas mentioned; unusually high maximum temperatures are also expected in the Canary Islands. Regional media reports agree on the areas affected, while Aemet’s official summaries detail the warning periods and geographical boundaries.
Facts and attributions: Warning levels and timings come from Aemet’s public notices and official warning maps. Regional news agencies and media refer to the same provinces in Andalusia and affected areas in the Canary Islands. Specific temperature ranges vary according to location, altitude and proximity to the coast; the relevant daily Aemet bulletins for the provinces and island groups are authoritative.
Yellow heat warnings are primarily intended to protect particularly vulnerable groups, such as older people, children, people with pre-existing conditions and outdoor workers. Local authorities and regional services use the notices to adjust staffing and issue preventive advice. If temperatures do not cool overnight, pressure on emergency services may increase; agriculture, drinking-water supplies and energy consumption may also be affected in the short term.
Outlook: Whether conditions worsen in individual areas and a higher warning level becomes necessary depends on how temperatures actually develop. Aemet updates the warnings continuously; the official information published on 26 September 2026 for the relevant provinces and islands is authoritative.
Editor: Andreas M. Brucker (Article created with AI assistance).