Spain braces for heatwave after weekend storms

Spain is set to experience a sharp rise in temperatures as a high-pressure system moves in from the north, following a weekend of stormy weather. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts this intense heat to last until Wednesday.

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with the entry of a high-pressure ridge over the northern half of the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands, which will lead to a rebound in maximum temperatures

While the north and Strait of Gibraltar areas may see weak precipitation, the central and eastern parts of the peninsula, along with mountainous regions, are likely to develop clouds that could bring showers and thunderstorms. These storms may include strong wind gusts and hail, with potential for 15-25 liters per square meter per hour in provinces like Cádiz, Málaga, Castellón, Teruel, Barcelona, and Girona. The Canary Islands will experience variable cloud cover with possible light rain on the more mountainous islands.

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very cloudy or overcast skies and weak precipitation in the Cantabrian region and low clouds with a tendency to clear in the Strait, Ceuta and Melilla

Temperatures are expected to climb significantly across the interior, with highs potentially exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in many southern, northeastern, and central areas, and even reaching 40 degrees Celsius in the Guadalquivir and Tajo valleys. Minimum temperatures will also rise in the central regions. The risk of wildfires remains very high to extreme in several regions, including Galicia, western Castilla y León, Extremadura, eastern Castilla-La Mancha, eastern Andalusia, the Mediterranean area, and the Balearic Islands.

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the development of evolving cloudiness in the mountainous areas of the center, south, and east of the peninsula

On Tuesday, elevated temperatures will continue to be a notable feature, particularly in Galicia and large parts of central and southern Spain, the Ebro valley, and Catalan lowlands. Stability is expected to dominate with mostly clear skies, though some low clouds might appear in the Cantabrian region and near the Strait of Gibraltar.

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maximums will rise generalized in the interior, remain unchanged on the coasts and in the Balearic Islands, and drop slightly in the Canary Islands