Europe heatwave dubbed ‘Lucifer’ sparks weather warnings to Brit tourists as countries from Spain and Italy to Croatia are hit with 43C temperatures
Scorching temperatures are sweeping across the Mediterranean and the Adriatic, sending the mercury soaring in a number of holiday hotspots
BRITS bound for the continent to enjoy their summer break are set to face scorching temperatures as weather warnings are issued across Europe.
Spain, Italy and Croatia are in the frame to see the mercury shoot north of 40C as a heatwave sweeps the Mediterranean.
Bosnia, Hungary, Switzerland and Corsica are also due to see some extremely hot weather, according to Meteoalarm.
The heat blast has been dubbed "Lucifer" in Italy which has also seen a 15 per cent spike in emergency admissions to hospital in the country.
Back in Britain however the temperature is set to stay around the high teens and low 20s.
Italy is currently experiencing blasts of heat 10C higher than the average for this time of year with some areas rationing water.
Rome is expected to hit a high of 39C in the coming days with Croatia set to be even hotter.
Temperatures in the Balkan state could push as high as 42C in the Knin region with the popular tourist resort of Split hitting 38C.
France, Portugal, Italy and Croatia have all already experienced fires this summer causing mass disruption to thousands of holidaymakers.
Baking highs of 43C are set to hit parts of the Spain this week, with Brit holidaymakers placed on alert amid warnings over scorching temperatures.
Scorching temperatures will bring intense heatwave conditions in in Granada and Seville - as well as holiday hotspots on the Costa del Sol and Majorca - in the coming days.
Scorching areas include Mallorca, Minorca, Teruel, Catalonia, Zaragoza and Huesca - with an orange alert warning of an "important risk", issued by the Aemet Meteorological Centre (AEMET).
The Spanish weather agency also issued a yellow warning for popular party island Ibiza, parts of Mallorca, Malaga and Granada - where they could reach 42C.
There is a chance of thundery showers, some of them heavy in the north-east of Spain on Wednesday and Thursday.
Sun-seekers are being advised to remain vigilant when out in the worst of the weather.
Eleanor Bell from The Weather Company told The Sun Online: "Tourists travelling to southern Europe this week should remember to drink plenty of fluids and stay in the shade as temperatures lift above/well above normal for the time of year.
"Temperatures are expected to be around three to five degrees above normal for the time of year for eastern Spain this week, reaching around 35/36C for the Balearic Islands."
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