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A new heatwave is expected to impact Spain and France beginning July 29; expect travel and weather disruptions.

Advisories / By / July 28, 2026

A new heatwave is set to impact France and Spain on July 29 amidst ongoing wildfire outbreaks. Meteo France reports temperatures are set to exceed 99℉ (37℃) across the Bordeaux region. Spain’s Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AMET) has forecasted temperatures of 104℉ (40℃) across the Northeast and Ebro Valley region. Spain’s Eastern and Central provinces remain under high alert. The new heatwave will impact ongoing operations to quell wildfire outbreaks. Travel operations will likely be disrupted due to high temperatures.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is anticipated to cause travel disruptions across Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from August 7 to August 31.

Advisories / By / July 28, 2026

Over 1 million visitors are expected to travel to Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Festival Fringe is the world’s largest performing arts festival, spanning 3 weeks and hosting over 3,000 shows across the city of Edinburgh. The event will attract attendees, visitors, and media outlets from outside of the United Kingdom. An Increase in travelers is anticipated to cause traffic disruptions, pressure on public transport and heightened security for crowd management.

Expect transportation and infrastructure disruptions following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kyushu, Japan, on July 28. 

Advisories / By / July 28, 2026

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan, on July 28, triggering the highest level on the Shindo seismic intensity scale. More than 10 aftershocks have been recorded, and about 300,000 residents were ordered to evacuate. At least 50 people were injured, while damage to roads, rail services, and airports has disrupted transportation. Additional aftershocks could cause further structural damage, power outages, and localized disruptions to communications and essential services.

La Tomatina will take place in Buñol, Spain, on August 26 at 12:00 PM; large crowds and travel disruptions are expected.

Advisories / By / July 27, 2026

La Tomatina will take place in central Buñol on August 26, with the annual tomato fight scheduled from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Attendance is limited to approximately 22,000 participants, with large crowds and crowd surges expected throughout the city center. Access to Plaza del Pueblo will be restricted at 7:00 AM, and increased demand on public transportation is likely as attendees travel to and from the festival. The close-quarters nature of the tomato fight increases the risk of falls and other minor injuries.

Heightened security is expected across Berlin, Germany, following a deadly vehicle attack during Berlin Pride celebrations on July 25.

Advisories / By / July 26, 2026

On July 25, around 11:00 PM, a suspected Islamic State (IS) inspired vehicle-ramming attack occurred during Berlin Pride celebrations in Tiergarten. One death and 29 injuries were reported before the suspect was fatally shot by police in the Spandau District, prompting the event’s cancellation and evacuation. German authorities will likely maintain a heightened police presence around major public gathering sites, transport hubs, nightlife areas, and upcoming events as the investigation continues.

WorldPride will draw approximately 600,000 attendees to Amsterdam, Netherlands, from July 25–August 8; expect travel disruptions and heightened security.

Advisories / By / July 26, 2026

The international Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) soccer tournament will attract tens of thousands of fans from July 26 to August 16 in five major venues across Rabat and Casablanca. The kick-off takes place at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat at 6:00 PM. Increased security measures, pedestrian congestion, and traffic delays are likely around WAFCON stadiums and public gatherings throughout the event

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will begin in Rabat, Morocco, on July 26; expect heightened security and travel delays.

Advisories / By / July 25, 2026

The international Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) soccer tournament will attract tens of thousands of fans from July 26 to August 16 in five major venues across Rabat and Casablanca. The kick-off takes place at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat at 6:00 PM. Increased security measures, pedestrian congestion, and traffic delays are likely around WAFCON stadiums and public gatherings throughout the event

Wildfires beginning July 22 and July 23 have spread to areas near Bordeaux, France and Madrid, Spain; exercise extreme caution.

Advisories / By / August 18, 2026

Wildfires that began July 22 near Saumos have burned over 80,000 acres in Gironde, forcing 167,000 evacuations there, and an additional 31,000 in Landes. The fires have spread and are now roughly 30 kilometers from Bordeaux, despite military deployment and aerial retardant drops. Separately, Spain declared a national emergency July 23 for Madrid and Ávila, where merged fires have burned nearly 50,000 acres and displaced 60,000 people and caused one death.

BernPride celebrations will take place from 12:30 PM–12:00 AM on July 25 in Bern, Switzerland; expect travel disruptions.

Advisories / By / July 24, 2026

Individuals attending BernPride will gather around Waisenhausplatz at 12:30 PM and march through Bern’s city center, resulting in significant travel disruptions. The march will end at 3:30 PM at Bundesplatz, where a large festival will then begin. The festival will include multiple performances, headlined by DJ Jasi Pink. Festivities will conclude at the Nachtrausch Stellwerk Afterparty, which begins at 11:00 PM. With over 10,000 guests expected to attend, the celebrations will generate heavy foot traffic and localized transit delays.

The Stockholm Pride Parade begins at 1:00 PM on August 1 in Stockholm, Sweden; expect transportation delays and increased security.

Advisories / By / July 23, 2026

The Stockholm Pride Parade, Scandinavia’s largest Pride parade will draw approximately 50,000 participants. The parade will begin at 1:00 PM at Norr Mälarstrand and end at Slussplan. Authorities will increase security and law enforcement presence along the parade route. Streets along the parade route will be fully closed to vehicle traffic during the event. Expect disruptions including traffic congestion, delays to public transportation, and heavy pedestrian traffic in central Stockholm.

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