The temperature reached 44.5ºC in Orihuela city yesterday (Thursday) – the hottest day of the year so far, according to MeteOrihuela.
The good news is that more temperate weather will dominate today – the temperature in Orihuela city will fall, with a high of 33ºC.
The same will happen on the coast, where an easterly wind off the sea is forecasted – with highs of 31ºC in Jávea and 30ºC in Torrevieja, according to AEMET.
The Valencia region remains on the highest level of alert for forest fires.
More on this in today’s Costa Blanca News
