Spain is bracing for a significant weather change as a new DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) approaches the northwest peninsula, bringing instability and heavy rainfall to various regions. The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued warnings for several areas, with the eastern and northern thirds of the country expected to be most affected.According to AEMET, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, which may be locally strong, particularly in the morning in coastal areas of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. The unstable weather is forecasted to move towards the Levante and east of Castilla-La Mancha. In the northern regions, cloudiness and precipitation will extend from west to east, with abundant rainfall expected in the Cantabrian region.Luis Bañón, spokesperson for AEMET, warns that the storm will move into the DANA area, affecting the north and northeast, and will focus on the northwest on Friday, causing instability and abundant precipitation with strong storms. Some areas, particularly in the Pyrenees of Huesca, could see more than 100 liters of rain.Temperatures are expected to drop significantly across the country, with the first frosts of the season possible in the Pyrenees. Minimum temperatures will generally decrease, except in the southwest, where they will increase.The unstable weather is forecasted to persist throughout the week, potentially causing problems until the weekend. Residents and visitors in affected areas are urged to stay informed about local weather updates and take appropriate safety measures.
Key points
- A new DANA is approaching Spain, bringing instability and heavy rainfall to various regions.
- AEMET has issued warnings for several areas, with eastern and northern regions most affected.
- Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, with possible first frosts in the Pyrenees.
- Some areas could see more than 100 liters of rain, particularly in the Pyrenees of Huesca.
