After a few days marked by a Mediterranean temporal with the most abundant rainfall in the east and southern peninsularas of this afternoon we will affect an Atlantic high -impact storm, named as Jana, which will leave a Labor time weekend in large areas of Spainto. The rains will be generalized during the next few days and in some cases they could go accompanied by storm and hail.
The most affected areas will be Galicia and nearby areas, as well as the environment of the central system, especially in northern Cáceres and Southern Ávila, in Western Andalusia, Castellón and Catalonia. In the Mediterranean area the showers will not be as intense and persistent as in previous days, except for Castellón and Catalonia. In turn, It will also rain in the north and west of the most mountainous Canary Islands.
In addition, they are expected intense wind gusts and a snow level in descent That on Saturday at noon it will be around 900 to 1200 meters (m), with copious snowfall in mountain areas. How long will this storm of rain, snow and wind last?
((H2: This day is going to be the worst)
According to a statement issued Friday by the State Meteorology Agency (Aemet)on Saturday will be the most adverse day of the episode, with the PAso of a second front associated with Borrasca Janamore active than the first. Precipitation will be extended to the entire peninsula, with a probability of locally strong showers in the southwest and northeast quadrants peninsular. The largest accumulated will be given in Pyrenees, central system and Andalusia, being able to exceed 100 mm by 24h.
In addition, they are expected Strong or very strong gusts in a generalized way, more intense in mountain systems where 90 km/h will be exceeded. The maritime storm will hit the Galician and Andalusian Atlantic coastlines, with waves of 4-5 meters.
Amaine the wind
On Sunday there will be a rain situation associated with storms, also extending to the Balearic Islands, although the intensity will be less. According to the AEMET, more persistent rainfall will be recorded in the Peninsular Northeast, Atlantic facade of Galicia, environment of the sea of Alborán and especially in the area of the Strait.The wind will love significantly Although very strong gusts are still expected in the Cantabrian mountain range and locally in coastlines of Galicia and Andalusia, maintaining the coastal storm.
Generalized thermal descent
After the passage of the two fronts there will be a generalized thermal descent with a significant drop in the snow level that will be between 1000 and 1200 meters. In this way, significant snowfalls are expected in the main mountain systems and some surrounding areas, with accumulated that in high levels could exceed 50 cm, especially in Pyrenees.
The exact date of the end of the rains
On Monday Jana will continue to lose intensity but its center could enter the Peninsula, continuing generalized, more likely and intense rainfall in the southwest quadrant. Throughout Tuesday, Jana will dissipate, increasing stability and sending rainfall.