Weather maps turn dark red as 35C heat to hit Spain during May half term

Many families are expected to jet off to Spain very soon

Balmy highs of 35C are set to sweep across parts of Spain - just as British holidaymakers jet off abroad during May half term.

Weather maps from WX Charts indicate conditions are going to heat up in southern Spain from Tuesday, May 27.

According to the forecasts, scorching temperatures are expected on that day, with highs of 34C.

The mercury will then rise over the next 24 hours, hitting 35C in some southern parts of the popular holiday destination.

Almost half of the country could see highs of over 30C by the evening of Wednesday, May 28.

The warmer weather will follow wet and stormy conditions predicted for the coming days in Spain.

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Spain's national weather agency Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia (AE Met) has warned of unpredictable conditions for the Balearic Islands around May 15.

It said: "Increased instability is expected across the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands due to the approach of a low-pressure system from the northwest."

Between May 13 and May 15, the country could be hit by 'possible showers with strong thunderstorms and hail in large areas of the central and eastern peninsula and Majorca'.

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According to travel agency TUI, inconsistent weather patterns are not unusual for Spain for this time of the year,

Spain saw a record-breaking 22 days of rainfall in March.

Spring in the country usually involves 'pleasant weather with mild temperatures, low rainfall, abundant sunshine and moderate humidity'.

Showers are usually 'sporadic, brief and scattered', according to TUI.