Spain Faces Heat and Storm Alerts

Published: 2024-08-21

Spain is experiencing a wave of extreme weather conditions, with the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) issuing yellow alerts for high temperatures and storms.

In Córdoba, temperatures are expected to soar to 38 degrees Celsius, prompting a heat alert from 1 PM to 9 PM.

Meanwhile, Granada and Jaén face storm warnings, with potential for strong winds and heavy rain.

The northern regions, including the Cantabrian coast and northern Galicia, will see light rain due to an Atlantic front.

The southeast, particularly areas like Jaén, Almería, and Murcia, may experience dry thunderstorms, characterized by lightning without significant rainfall.

In the Canary Islands, cloudy skies and possible storms are forecasted, with temperatures reaching up to 38 degrees in some southern areas.

The weather instability is expected to continue, with varying conditions across the country, including potential for strong winds and hail in some regions.