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Parts of southern Spain have been marked with an extreme risk red weather warning (Picture: Getty)

An ‘extreme risk’ weather warning is in place in parts of Spain with temperatures skyrocketing.

Certain areas of the country are expected to get unbearably hot today, with the Met Office forecasting highs of 45°C in Seville, in the south west of the country.

Holidaymakers have been warned of alerts put in place by Spain’s weather service Aemet. Warnings are in place for most of the country, with categories including ‘risk’, ‘important risk’ and ‘extreme risk’.

Parts of the south west, including Cordoba, Jerez and Huelva, have also been marked in red with an ‘extreme risk’ weather warning.

‘Important risk’ areas surround these places, marked as orange, while the yellow areas, simply classed as ‘risk’, tend to be in the middle and northern parts of Spain.

According to the Met Office, temperatures will creep up to 45°C today in certain places, and with be a scorching 35°C at 11pm,

A woman protects herself from the sun with an umbrella as she visits the Xativa's castle, south of Valencia, on August 10, 2023 as the country faces the third heatwave of the summer with 44,6 ??C registered in Sevilla and 43??C in Valencia region. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP) (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Holidaymakers are urged to take precautions in such extreme heat (Picture: Getty)

Other parts of Spain are still expected to reach the late 30s, with highs of 37°C forecast in Madrid.

The most northern parts are slightly cooler, with highs of 29°C expected in Bilbao and 30°C in Barcelona.

Certain parts of Europe have experienced extreme heatwaves in recent weeks, with, the wildfires breaking out on the Spanish island of La Palma last month.

Weather experts have declared that 2023 is an El Niño year, which is a natural phenomenon that causes fluctuations in the climate and occurs cyclically.

It will increase temperatures around the globe for the rest of the year, according to the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation.

This image, captured on 10 August by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites, shows the Iberian Peninsula as it is undergoing the third severe summer heatwave. Among the affected regions, Spain suffers the most from the effects of the high temperatures. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued red alerts, indicating an extreme risk, due to elevated temperatures in Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia, and Valencia. Additionally, orange alerts have been issued for Andalusia, Aragon, Catalonia, and Madrid. The Canary Islands are also grappling with substantial amounts of Saharan dust, leading to a decline in air quality. On the same day this image was acquired, Valencia Airport reached a historic high of 46.8?C, marking the highest temperature since records began in 1966. These heatwaves follow the record-breaking temperatures highlighted in July by the Copernicus Climate Change Service. More details are available here.

This image, captured on 10 August by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites, shows the Iberian Peninsula as it is undergoing the third severe summer heatwave (Picture: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery)

Certain parts of Europe have experienced extreme heatwaves in recent weeks with wildfires breaking out on the Spanish island of La Palma last month.

More than 500 people were evacuated.

Greece was also devastated by wildfires in July, with up to 10,000 British tourists affected by the blazes.

They mainly affected the islands of Rhodes and Corfu.

Health advice in extreme heat

Holidaymakers are advised to be careful in such extreme heat, taking precautions like drinking water frequently, even if you’re not thirsty and making sure you always have access to water.

Health experts say it’s also advisable to avoid drinks containing alcohol, caffeine and sugar because they make you more dehydrated.

It’s best to avoid physical activity in the hottest hours of the day, which tend to hit in the middle of the day and into the afternoon.

A man drinks water at a fountain in Xativa, south of Valencia, on August 10, 2023 as the country faces the third heatwave of the summer with 44,6 ??C registered in Sevilla and 43??C in Valencia region. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP) (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Holidaymakers are urged to keep drinking water regularly even when you’re not thirsty (Picture: Getty)

If possible, wear light, baggy clothing that allows you to sweat.

It’s a good idea to eat light meals so you replace the salt you lose through sweating, even if you’re not that hungry in the heat.

If you are going to be outside, make sure you wear a hat, sunglasses and a high factor sun cream.

You should also be careful about storing medication in the heat. Make sure you find a cool place to store it as heat can alter its effects.

Anyone who does experience symptoms linked to getting too hot or being exposed to too much sun for more than an hour should seek medical help.

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