Portugal and Spain face heatwave with temperatures peaking at 47C | ITV News

Portugal and Spain are facing a major heatwave with the mercury expected to soar before peaking at 47C in some areas this weekend. Temperatures are being driven higher by a hot air mass moving northward from Africa. Forecasts are for a high of 44C in the Portuguese city of Evora, 130km east of Lisbon, and the Spanish province of Badajoz across the border. • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: • Get breaking news and more stories at Follow ITV News on Faceboo