The emergency service 112 Extremadura has extended the orange heat warning (alerta naranja) to large parts of the region for Thursday, 13 August 2026, from 13:00 to 21:00. According to a statement from the service, the affected areas in the province of Badajoz the affected comarcas are Vegas del Guadiana, Siberia Extremeña as well as Barros y Serena are affected; in the province of Cáceres the warnings apply to Tajo y Alagón, Cáceres Norte as well as Villuercas y Montánchez.
The extension is justified by very high expected daytime temperatures and increased heat stress in the areas concerned. These are weather forecasts which, according to 112 Extremadura, inform the situation assessment for emergency and rescue services. An orange warning signals a significantly increased risk to health and of fire, and calls for particular caution.
Attributed recommendations: 112 Extremadura advises municipalities to keep volunteer civil protection units, police and rescue services on standby and to make public cool and shaded spaces accessible. The public is advised to avoid the midday heat, drink plenty of water, avoid alcoholic drinks, reduce physical exertion, seek cool or well-ventilated spaces, and wear light-coloured, lightweight clothing as well as sun protection and head coverings. Older people, children and those with pre-existing conditions should receive particular attention. Call 112 in an emergency.
Assessment: The activation is part of a series of summer heat events that regularly trigger graduated warnings in Extremadura. The measures are being taken under the heat protection plans of the Junta de Extremadura and the established emergency coordination through the regional operations centre. Forecasts of the extent and duration of heat stress may vary depending on local climate, cloud cover and wind; they remain subject to actual weather conditions on the day of the warning.
Facts (summary): Date: 13 August 2026; valid from 13:00 to 21:00; affected comarcas: Vegas del Guadiana, Siberia Extremeña, Barros y Serena, Tajo y Alagón, Cáceres Norte, Villuercas y Montánchez; affected provinces: Badajoz and Cáceres. The official recommendations are intended to prevent harm and ease the burden on health and rescue services during periods of high heat stress.
Editor: Andreas M. Brucker (Article created with AI assistance).