Aemet warns of the arrival of an Atlantic low on Wednesday

AEMET has issued an alert for the Arrival of an Atlantic low that will cause strong spikes and locally very intense storms, as well as extreme temperatures in different parts of the country. In addition, very strong winds are expected in some regions and a descent accused of temperatures in others.

Covered skies and intense storms

During this Wednesday, July 23, The approach of an Atlantic decrease will significantly increase atmospheric instability in much of the territory. A predominance of cloudy or covered skies is expected, especially in the north and northeast, with storms that can be accompanied by hail.

Although The most intense rainfall will be concentrated in certain areas, The appearance of showers in other regions of the east peninsular is not ruled out, even occasionally.

Sun and heat in the south, clouds in the rest

In contrast, The peninsular south will enjoy little cloudy skies, although with the presence of medium and high clouds. Balearic Islands will maintain a similar situation. For its part, the Canary Islands will record cloudiness in the north with probable weak rains, and more clear atmosphere towards the south of the archipelago.

Fog, calm and thermal contrasts

Banks of morning fog in areas of the north and east interior are expected, as well as coastal fogs and possible episodes of calima in the southeast and the Balearic Islands.

As for temperatures, the day will be marked by very accused contrasts:

  • Thermal increases in Mediterranean areas, with tropical nights that will exceed 22 ºC.
  • Notable descents of the maxims in the north, especially in the northern peninsular center.
  • Extreme values in the south interior, where 36 ºC will be exceeded.

Wind with force and changes of direction

Winds will be lazy in general, although with important exceptions:

They will predominate in the east peninsular and the Balearic Islands, also in the north with gusts more intense in Galicia and coastal areas. In the Canary Islands, Alisio will blow with strong intervals and very intense gusts, especially in exposed areas.