'Intense' 42C heatwave to hit Spain as Ireland faces unsettled weekend weather

The Spanish government activated its national plan for excess temperatures on Thursday evening after the state meteorological agency, Aemet, warned that Spain was facing “one of the hottest Mays in this country in recent years”. Picture: AP Photo/Francisco Ubilla

Irish holidaymakers in Spain are being advised to be prepared for soaring temperatures due to a heatwave in the country.

Temperatures in parts of southern Spain are forecast to exceed 42C on Saturday.