The weather is getting tough again this weekend. After the thermal relief of the last few days, the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) predicts a new rise in temperatures, with maximums above 40 degrees in points of the center and south of the peninsula, in addition to locally intense storms in several communities.
The AEMET spokesperson, Ruben Del Campoexplained that this situation of intense heat will be accompanied by a high feeling of embarrassment in the Mediterranean area due to high humidity. He has also warned of an increase in instability, with the possibility of strong storms, hail and strong gusts of wind. Furthermore, it has warned of an increase in fire dangerwith “very high or extreme levels” in most of the country, also during the day of the eclipse on August 12.
He more intense heat will focus on the east, center and south of the peninsulawith temperatures that may exceed 40 degrees in areas of Castilla-La Mancha and the Guadalquivir valley. High values are also expected in the Balearic Islands, while in the Canary Islands the maximums will reach 32-34 degrees in large areas of the islands and even 36 degrees in the south of Gran Canaria.
On the other hand, the strong storms with hail will especially affect the north and east of the peninsula, with greater probability in areas of the Eastern Cantabrian, Navarra, La Rioja, Aragon, Catalonia and the north of the Valencian Community.
Friday forecast: temperatures rise
This Friday will arrive first notable thermal rebound. The AEMET predicts a rise in temperatures, especially in the Cantabrian area, with a very hot environment, with temperatures of 38 to 40 degrees in the Ebro Valley and much of the southern half.
The highest values may exceed 40 degreess in points Castilla-La Mancha and the Guadalquivir Valley.
Furthermore, they are expected showers with thunderstorms in the eastern interior, with the possibility of hail and very strong gusts of wind.
Saturday and Sunday: intense heat and storms
During Saturday the instability, especially in the north and east, where there will be locally very strong showers and storms with the possibility of large hail.
The areas with greater risk of storms They will be the eastern Cantabrian, Navarra, La Rioja, Aragon, Catalonia and the north of the Valencian Community.
Temperatures will remain high, although with few changes compared to Friday.
On Sunday the storms in the north and east of the peninsulalocally strong and accompanied by hail in the northeast. Temperatures will drop in the Cantabrian Sea, although The heat will continue to be the protagonist in the east, center and south. Maximum temperatures of 36 to 38 degrees are expected in many areas and 38 to 40 degrees in areas of the Ebro Valley, southern Castilla-La Mancha, Andalusia and parts of Mallorca.
The heat will continue next week
The AEMET warns that the warm episode could last during the first days of next week. The temperatures may exceed 36 degrees during Monday and Tuesday in some areas of the country. Although the instability will weaken in the east, some storms could still form in specific areas.
Expected time for the solar eclipse on August 12
Facing the solar eclipse on August 12, The AEMET foresees, in principle, a stable day in a good part of Spain, although it does not rule out evolving clouds in mountain areas of the north and east of the peninsula and some isolated storms.
That day they are expected temperatures above 35 degrees in much of the interior, with values between 38 and 40 degrees in areas of the Ebro, Tagus, Guadiana and Guadalquivir valleys. In the Cantabrian Sea, the maximum temperatures will be between 25 and 30 degrees. In addition, the warning for very high or extreme fire risk remains in place in much of Spain.