Isaac, a new tropical storm that has formed in the Atlantic, could alter the meteorological panorama reaching Spain, according to eltiempo.es. The most recent forecasts indicate that this system could head towards the Iberian Peninsula.
It is still a tropical storm, but current conditions suggest it could intensify in the coming days and become a category 1 hurricane. This would imply winds greater than 119 km/h.
During the beginning of next week, the system would weaken, a priori, as a less favorable environment was found, becoming a extratropical or posttropical system, That is, it would no longer be a tropical system although it could retain some of its original characteristics.
However, the meteorological portal highlights that the forecast of the trajectory and intensity of these systems is very uncertain. “They are complex systems where various factors can occur that manage to maintain their intensity or weaken them faster than expected”they warn.
According to current models, Tuesday or Wednesday of next weekIsaac could reach the Iberian Peninsula with tropical characteristics, entering it through the central Portuguese coast. Although the long-term forecasts have a considerable degree of uncertainty, as of today, the forecasts indicate that the system would be small in size, which would limit its effects in our country.
The most notable phenomenon would be the strong winds, which could generate intense gusts, especially in the west of the peninsula.. However, once Isaac makes landfall, his weakening would be rapid.
Regarding the rains, it is expected that The heaviest rainfall is concentrated in Portugal, Galicia and Extremadura. Others western and southern regions of Spain They would also receive rain, although of lesser intensity. However, from eltiempo.es they remember that It is still premature to estimate the amount of rain that will fall due to the uncertainty in the forecasts.