The second half of August has begun with a DANA (Isolated Depression at High Levels) that brought a temporary drop in temperatures but which generated hail storms in several regions, affecting mainly Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Now, the AEMET has announced that This instability is giving way to a weekend characterized by the return of heatwith temperatures that could reach over 40 ºC.
This Friday, August 16, the only place where a yellow warning will remain active will be the Balearic Islands, due to the last effects of the DANA. As the day progresses and especially in view of the weekend, Anticyclonic weather is expected to set in again, causing a general increase in temperatures across the country.
What’s the weather going to be like today?
Today is expected a Stable weather in much of Spain, with partly cloudy or clear skiesHowever, the eastern Mediterranean area, especially the Balearic Islands, the coast of Catalonia and Cabo de la Nao in Alicante, will be affected by the DANA, which will cause instability and intense showers, with locally strong storms in the Balearic Islands.
During the afternoon, you could see Cloudiness in the eastern third of the peninsulawith possible showers, most likely in Catalonia and the Pyrenees of Huesca. In addition, a less active front will reach the northwest of Galicia during the second half of the day.
Northerly winds are expected on the Galician Atlantic coast and in the eastern Mediterranean area. In the Strait, the east wind will blow with strong intervals, while in the Canary Islands a moderate trade wind will prevail.In the rest of the country, the wind will be generally light, although somewhat stronger on the coasts, with a predominance of a northern component in much of the interior.
What will the temperatures be today?
Regions with the highest maximum temperatures
- Badajoz: temperatures will reach 40ºC, being the hottest province of the day.
- Seville: highs of up to 39 ºC.
- Cordoba: maximum temperature expected to be 38ºC.
Regions with the lowest maximum temperatures
- A Coruña: the maximum will be 23 ºC.
- Santander: maximum temperature expected to be 24ºC.
- Donostia/San Sebastián: maximum temperatures will reach 24ºC.
Where is DANA at?
The DANA It mainly affects the eastern Mediterranean area, with the greatest impact in the Balearic Islands.the coast of Catalonia and the area around Cabo de la Nao in Alicante. This situation is causing showers and storms that are locally strong in the Balearic Islands, although instability is expected to persist throughout the day in these areas.
What will the weather be like this weekend?
During the weekend, Stability will prevail in most of the country, with high temperatures in Andalusia, Extremadura and Galicia, where a yellow warning has been issued for heat. The rains will be concentrated in the Balearic Islands, the Catalan coast and Cabo de la Nao in Alicante, although These areas are expected to begin to stabilize on Saturday.In the valley of the Guadalquivir, temperatures will be around 40 ºCwhile in the rest of Spain they will remain stable. Light rain is also expected in the Cantabrian area and some clouds in the Canary Islands.