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Madrid lowers heat alert, though temperatures will still approach 36 ºC
Madrid faces Sunday with some relief after several days of intense heat. AEMET has not issued warnings for high temperatures in the region, although it will still feel like full summer and thermometers could still reach up to 36 ºC in some central and southern areas.
The drop compared to Saturday will be noticeable in much of the region, with highs between 3 and 6 degrees milder. It won't be a cool day, but it will be less extreme—enough for many outdoor plans to regain some margin if the midday hours are avoided.
The valleys in the centre and south will remain the hottest areas. Towns like Getafe, Leganés, or Aranjuez, as well as neighbourhoods with lots of asphalt and little shade, will once again see the highest afternoon temperatures.
The sky will feature intervals of high clouds and developing cloud cover, with variable conditions but no major changes. Haze may appear at times and reduce visibility, giving that whitish sky so typical during warm spells.
During the early hours, an isolated shower can't be ruled out in the west of the region. Winds will be light to moderate, mainly from the south, and may bring some movement during the central hours, though not enough to clearly change the feeling of heat.
Minimum temperatures will also vary. They will rise in the eastern half of the region, drop slightly in the Sierra, and remain mostly unchanged elsewhere. In the capital, nights will stay warm, but a bit less stifling than during the most intense heat.
For those wanting to go out, the advice remains to plan wisely: walks early in the day, terraces with shade, parks at sunset, and plenty of hydration. El Retiro, Madrid Río, or Casa de Campo will once again be popular, but it's best not to let your guard down during the sunniest hours.
The day brings a sense of partial respite, not an end to the heat. Madrid steps down a level in alert, but keeps up the typical July pace: slower streets at midday, plans shifted to the evening, and a city learning to move as the thermometer dictates.