Civil Protection informs that the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a special notice before the first heat wave of summer, which foresees from Wednesday Wednesday the entry of air from Africa and that will cause the thermometers to exceed 40 degrees to the next Sunday.
The entrance of very warm air from the African continent, together with the conditions of atmospheric instability and the strong insolation typical of summer, will cause an increase in temperatures above 40 degrees.
According to the Aemet, the thermometer will exceed 35 degrees in large areas of the interior of the peninsula, being quite likely to reach and even exceed 40 degrees in the center, inland areas of the southern half and the northeast quadrant.
In addition, the minimum temperatures will also be significantly high, staying above 20 degrees and may even not drop below 25 degrees.
In turn, the Amet informs that it is possible that the high temperatures persist, at least, until next Sunday June 30 and does not rule out that they may continue during the first days of July in some areas.
Due to the intensity and duration of the episode, this situation will be qualified as a heat wave, with the corresponding special warning being issued in the coming days.
What can you do to protect yourself from high temperatures?
Civil Protection of Totana advises to follow a series of general recommendations to prevent and mitigate the negative effects that excessive heat can have on the health of citizens.
These recommendations are especially important in risk groups or more vulnerable, such as the elderly, children and the chronically ill, as well as people who work or make efforts outdoors.
- Drink water or liquids frequently, although do not feel thirsty and regardless of the physical activity you do.
- Do not abuse drinks with caffeine, alcohol or large amounts of sugar, as they can lose more body fluid.
- Although anyone can suffer a problem related to heat, pay special attention to babies and small children, seniors and people with diseases that can be aggravated by heat and dehydration, such as heart disease.
- Stay as long as possible in cool, shaded or heated places, and refresh yourself whenever you need it.
- Try to reduce physical activity and avoid practicing outdoor sports during the hottest hours (12.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.).
- Wear light, loose clothing that lets perspiration.
- Never leave anyone in a parked and locked vehicle (especially children, the elderly or the chronically ill).
- Consult your doctor for symptoms that last more than an hour and that may be related to high temperatures.
- Keep your medicines in a cool place;
the heat can alter its composition and its effects.
- Make light meals that help replenish the salts lost by sweating (salads, fruits, vegetables, juices, etc.).
One of the main risks arising from exposure to high temperatures is known as heat stroke: the symptoms of this disorder range from noticing red, hot, dry skin to alterations such as rapid pulse, headache, confusion, weakness, insomnia, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, convulsions or loss of consciousness.
In the face of heat stroke, the first thing recommended is asking for help and staying in a cool place;
and it is advisable to try to cool the body with cold cloths or a shower
