In a release dated July 20, 2026, the Andalusia Emergency Agency (EMA), which is part of the Regional Ministry of the Presidency, Health and Emergencies, urged people to take extra care during heat alerts forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. Seven provinces were under heat alerts for Tuesday, with alerts due to extend to all provinces on Wednesday.
Orange-level alerts were in force for Córdoba, Jaén, Granada, Málaga and Almería. On Tuesday, the affected areas were Córdoba’s countryside; Morena and Condado, the Guadalquivir Valley, and Cazorla and Segura in Jaén; the Genil Basin and Guadix and Baza in Granada; and the Almanzora Valley and Los Vélez, and Nacimiento and Campo de Tabernas in Almería. The alerts were scheduled from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., and temperatures could exceed 41°C in some locations.
Yellow-level alerts covered the countryside and Sierra Sur in Seville; Sierra and Pedroches and the Subbética in Córdoba; Grazalema in Cádiz; Sol and Guadalhorce, Ronda and Antequera in Málaga; Nevada and the Alpujarras in Granada; and the capital area and Montes in Jaén.
For Wednesday, orange alerts were again forecast for the same areas, except Nacimiento and Campo de Tabernas, where the alert would be yellow. Antequera in Málaga would be added to the orange-alert areas. Yellow alerts would remain in the same areas, with Andévalo and Condado in Huelva added.
The EMA advised people to drink water regularly, at least every two hours, even if they do not feel thirsty. It urged particular care for older people, those with chronic illnesses and young children, including ensuring they drink plenty of water and keeping them indoors during the hottest part of the day. The agency recommended light, cool meals and avoiding heavy or very hot food and alcohol.
Other advice included closing windows, curtains and blinds exposed to direct sun during the hottest hours and using a fan or air conditioning. Without those, people should stay in the coolest rooms and take cool baths or use damp towels to cool their skin. The agency also advised avoiding midday outings; if going outside is necessary, use sun protection, a hat and approved sunglasses. Wear light-coloured, lightweight clothing and carry water, including when travelling by car. Exercise and physical exertion should be left until early morning or evening.
The EMA stressed that no person or pet should ever be left inside a stationary vehicle, even briefly. In an emergency, the public can call 1-1-2, a free, multilingual service available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.