This coming weekend is shaping up to be decidedly warm across much of the country, with Temperatures will reach nearly 30 degrees this Sunday in numerous locations in the south and interior of the Iberian Peninsula. The episode arrives in a context that is still spring-like on the calendar, but with a thermal behavior more typical of late spring or even early summer in some areas.
Andalusia, epicenter of the heat with temperatures up to 30ºC
In the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula, and especially in AndalucÃa, a almost summery atmosphere, with Maximum temperatures above 25°C and peaks that will reach or exceed 30 degrees in various parts of the region. Aemet points out that the week as a whole has already been marked by high temperatures for this time of year, but the weekend, and Sunday in particular, consolidated this warm spell.
The forecast for Seville capital It is particularly striking: one is expected very rapid rise in maximum temperatures within 24 hours, going from temperatures close to 21ºC to reaching around 29ºC and, looking ahead to Sunday, Temperatures could reach 30°C and even approach 32°C at certain times of the day. These would be remarkably high values ​​for this time of year, recorded in the shade and with a very marked feeling of heat during the middle of the day.
The regional delegate of Aemet in Andalusia has highlighted this marked temperature contrast between the beginning and end of the week, explaining that the rise in between seven and eight degrees in just one day This reflects the arrival of a warmer air mass over the southern Iberian Peninsula. From midweek onwards, temperatures will tend to stabilize with slight oscillationsbut in general they will remain at high values ​​for the dates.
Beyond Seville, the rest of Andalusia will also experience a hot Sunday. Maximum temperatures will reach... above 25°C in most of the provinces and, in the lower areas of the Guadalquivir valley and coastal areas of the south, It won't be unusual to see thermometers approaching 30°CThe situation is reminiscent of frequent episodes in late spring, with dry air, clear skies and an almost summery feel in many regions.
Thermal contrast: heat in the south and cold in mountain areas
This surge in heat in the southern Iberian Peninsula contrasts with the scenario that continues to be observed in the northern and southeastern mountain areaswhere minimum temperatures remain wintry. Significant negative values ​​have been recorded in previous days on peaks such as Pradollano, in Sierra Nevada, with almost -9 ºC, or Pyrenean resorts such as Cap de Vaquèira, Port Ainé or Cerler, all of them with temperatures clearly below zero at dawn.
They have also been measured Frosts in parts of the Meseta and inland mountain rangesAreas like Cuéllar, the Picos de Europa mountains, Cap de Rec, and the Navacerrada pass have recorded temperatures between -5 and -3°C, and even slightly below that threshold at times. This combination of Very cold nights on the peaks and almost summer-like days in the south It highlights the highly variable nature of this phase of spring.
In Andalusia, despite the lingering cold in high-altitude areas like Sierra Nevada, the prevailing weather this Sunday will be mild or warm. The differences between the early hours of the day, with minimum temperatures around 11-12 ºCAnd the afternoon temperatures, which will reach nearly 30°C, exemplify the strong daytime contrast typical of this time of year when the sky remains clear. This temperature difference may be especially noticeable for those who get up early and those who go out during the hottest hours of the day.
The interior of the peninsula: Toledo is also approaching 30 degrees
The warm spell will not be restricted to the far south. In the peninsular interiorSome cities will also experience a notable rise in temperatures, with highs very close to 30°C. This is the case in Toledowhere the forecast for this Sunday indicates a Partly cloudy skies in the morning and some high cloud cover from midday onwardswhich will not prevent the thermometer from clearly rising.
According to information obtained from meteorological services, The maximum temperatures in the city of Toledo will reach around 29ºC during the afternoonThe high is expected around 18:00 PM, while the lows will be around 10°C, with a Morning wind chill slightly cooler, close to 8°CThe wind will be light, with easterly breezes that will not significantly affect the evolution of temperatures.
The forecast for the following days in Toledo points to continued heat, at least in the short term. A very similar outlook is expected for Monday, with Partly cloudy skies, highs that could reach 30ºC and minimum temperatures that would rise slightly to around 11°C. Winds will remain light, turning towards the southeast, and no significant adverse weather events are expected.
From Tuesday onwards, forecasts indicate a slight change in trend, with increased cloud cover and possibility of precipitation during the day after tomorrow. Although the The maximum temperature would decrease moderately.The high will remain around 27°C, while the low will rise to 14°C, easing the temperature difference between day and night. Winds will continue to be light, predominantly from the south, and rain will help to slightly reduce the accumulated heat.
A short-lived warm spell: a change in the weather is on the horizon
Behind these Temperatures will reach nearly 30 degrees this Sunday The influence of a warm and stable air mass is present, which is favoring clear skies, no rain and a notable rise in maximum temperatures across much of the Iberian Peninsula, especially in the south. However, prediction models agree that this episode is likely to be temporary.
Aemet and various meteorological services indicate that, starting from the the first few days of the following week, a change in pattern with the approach of several fronts from the AtlanticThese frontal systems will be associated with a more unstable and cooler air mass, which will result in a progressive decrease in temperatures, first in the northwest and then in the rest of the country, as well as an increase in cloud cover and the probability of rain.
In the southern part of the peninsula, where the heat will be most intense this Sunday, it is expected that Highs of 28-30°C will gradually disappear from Tuesday onwards.with a more noticeable drop in the second half of the week. Even so, temperatures will remain relatively mild for this time of year, far from the almost summery levels of the weekend, but still above the climatological average in some areas.
In addition to the drop in temperature, the influx of cooler, more humid air from the Atlantic could contribute, especially to Tuesday to Thursday, an increase in instability with showers and some thunderstormsThis change will begin in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula and, more sporadically, in other regions. It will help break the pattern of stability and unusually high temperatures that had persisted for several days, restoring an atmosphere more typical of spring, which is still in full swing.
All in all, it points to a weekend in which Spain will experience a true preview of summer in the south and in parts of the interior.With Sunday expected to see temperatures hovering around 30 degrees Celsius in cities like Seville and Toledo, those enjoying these pleasant temperatures should bear in mind that this is a temporary situation: weather models are already predicting the arrival of Atlantic fronts in the short term, bringing a general cooling effect and increased rainfall that will put an end to this brief, almost summery spell of heat.
