Although the front will not put an end to high temperatures, it does put people in the regions where it will affect at risk and in danger. Therefore, special attention must be paid to the weather conditions and attempts must be made to readjust summer plans so as not to jeopardize safety and to be able to continue enjoying the month of August.
The arrival of the Atlantic front
An Atlantic front will affect northern Galicia and Asturias, leaving cloudy skies and precipitation moving from west to east throughout the day. Cloudy skies or intervals of cloud are also expected in the rest of Galicia, the Cantabrian Sea and the upper Ebro, with light precipitation likely in the eastern end of the Cantabrian Sea.
Cloudy intervals are also expected in the morning in the Strait, lower Ebro and the Balearic Islands. Partly cloudy or clear skies in the rest, with intervals of high clouds in the northern half of the peninsula, and in the afternoon with the development of evolutionary cloudiness in large inland areas of the eastern half, leaving showers and storms in the Pyrenees and eastern Iberia, although they may become strong and contain hail. Occasional storms are not ruled out in other areas of the northeast and east quadrant of the Central System. In the Canary Islands, cloudy skies or with intervals of low clouds in the north and partly cloudy in the south.
What will the temperatures be like?
Maximum temperatures will not experience major changes, with decreases in high areas of the Canary Islands, eastern Cantabria and northern Galicia and the Iberian Peninsula. With this, will remain above 35 degrees in most of the interiors of the southern and northeastern half of the peninsula, areas of the Northern plateau and points of Mallorca; being able to exceed 40 degrees in valleys in the southern half and areas of La Mancha. No major changes are expected in minimum temperatures, with some increases in the northeast of the peninsula and decreases in the southwest and in the Canary Islands. Temperatures will not drop below 25 degrees on Mediterranean coasts.
Will today’s winds be dangerous?
Trade winds in the Canary Islands, and Light winds in general in the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands, with a northern component in the Cantabrian Sea and the northwest quadrant of the peninsula, with southern and eastern components on the eastern façade and the Balearic Islands, and with a predominance of the western and southern components in the rest.
How to drive in a storm or heavy rainfall
If you are one of those who have opted for a cooler holiday in the Pyrenees and the eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, you should be especially careful today due to the AEMET forecast.
If you have planned excursions where you must take the car, Remember to increase your safety distance, reduce your speed and avoid sudden maneuvers. It’s crucial Keep tires in good condition with proper tread and pressure to avoid aquaplaning.. Use driving assistance systems such as ABS and ESP. To improve visibility, mixes air conditioning and heating to defog the windows and activates the dipped headlights if visibility is poor. Presta Be careful of wet leaves on the road, which can be slippery.In case of aquaplaning, stay calm, hold the steering wheel firmly and gently correct the vehicle’s trajectory.