The sea off Mallorca is warmer than ever
Spain is also being swept by a heatwave - one that's making its presence felt in the water. Meteorologists are reporting a maximum sea temperature of 31.87°C off Mallorca. A brief respite from the heat is already on the horizon.
The latest heatwave in Spain has heated the sea off Mallorca to record-breaking temperatures, according to official data. A buoy in the southwest of the Spanish Mediterranean island recorded a water temperature of 31.87°C on Monday near the small neighboring island of Dragonera, about 30 kilometers west of Palma, the meteorological association Ametse reported.
The previous record of 31.36°C was set in August 2022. Meanwhile, temperatures in many parts of Spain have become more bearable than they were in recent days and weeks. On Wednesday, Mallorca is expected to be hit by a low-pressure system that could bring hail, heavy rain, and thunderstorms.
Both Wednesday and Thursday, the national weather service Aemet has issued the second-highest warning level, orange, for the island located east of the Spanish mainland. Temperatures are expected to drop from well above 30°C to highs of around 25°C. Consequently, sea temperatures are also expected to decrease. However, it's expected to get warmer again by the weekend.
The unprecedented heatwave has caused the Mediterranean Sea near Mallorca to reach stunning highs, with the Mediterranean Sea off Dragonera recording a temperature of 31.87°C. Despite the heatwave, forecasts indicate a change in weather, with the Mediterranean Sea likely to cool down due to approaching storms.
