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Madrid heads into another week of heat with warnings for high temperatures
Madrid begins the week with a brief respite at night, but the heat will return during the day. Night-time lows drop slightly in the capital, though highs will rise again, bringing tough afternoons to much of the region.
The forecast points to clear skies, plenty of sun and dry conditions, with temperatures strengthening from Tuesday onwards. In the city of Madrid, thermometers will range from 33 degrees on Monday to nearly 37 degrees on Tuesday, before staying around 36 on Wednesday.
AEMET maintains yellow warnings for high temperatures in the Metropolitana y Henares area for Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday's warning covers highs of 37 degrees between 13:00 and 21:00, while Wednesday's threshold drops slightly to 36 degrees.
The heat will be felt more intensely in the valleys of the centre and south of the region, especially in urban areas and towns where asphalt, traffic and lack of shade increase the perceived temperature. Getafe, Leganés, Aranjuez and the Henares corridor will once again experience particularly stifling afternoons.
Winds will be light, mainly from the south and southwest during the middle of the day, which may add to the muggy feeling in streets, on terraces and at public transport stops. The absence of cloud cover will mean very bright days, but also few opportunities for relief during the day.
The slight drop in night-time lows will help people sleep a bit better than during previous episodes, especially in the Sierra and less densely populated areas. In the capital, however, nights will remain warm and many homes will retain the heat accumulated during the afternoon.
The episode calls for adjusting routines: avoiding exertion during the hottest hours, staying hydrated, seeking shade and looking out for older people, young children or neighbours who live alone. On days like these, getting around Madrid also requires more planning and less improvisation.
The week brings a familiar image of Madrid's summer: nights that are a little less stifling, very hot afternoons, and a city that adapts its schedules, plans and movements to the thermometer. The heat doesn't stop Madrid, but it does change the way people experience the city from early morning until sunset.