The weather forecast for the next few days predicts showers and storms are the main focus in different parts of Spain and some Latin American countries. This trend has been increasing due to a combination of factors such as atmospheric instability, high temperatures, and the arrival of frontal systems that favor the formation of evolving clouds and precipitation of varying intensity. For more details on the evolution of these phenomena, consult our prediction for the summer.
The State Meteorological Agency in Spain (AEMET) and other agencies, such as the Secretariat for Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) in Mexico, are closely monitoring these phenomena due to their impact on citizen safety and daily activities. Authorities emphasize the importance of paying attention to warnings and following recommendations to avoid risks due to the possibility of heavy rain, hail, and strong winds in various regions.
Widespread showers and storms in the Iberian Peninsula
The weather in most of the peninsula will be characterized by variable skies and episodes of intense showers and storms, especially during the afternoons.Inland areas and mountain ranges will be the most affected, with the possibility of locally heavy rainfall, hail, and occasionally very strong wind gusts. You can also consult our weather forecast in Murcia to learn about the specific conditions of the region.
Particularly noteworthy are the Cantabrian region, the Iberian Peninsula, the upper and middle Ebro, and the inland areas of the eastern and southeastern Iberian Peninsula, where persistent showers are expected. For example, in regions such as Castile and León, Galicia, Cantabria, Navarre, La Rioja, Aragon, Catalonia, Madrid, Castile-La Mancha, and Andalusia, rain of varying intensities and storm scenarios are expected, with hail not ruled out in some areas. Intense spells, possibly accompanied by strong winds, are also anticipated in the Valencian Community and Murcia.
Temperatures will experience significant changes, with highs in the south and some inland valleys reaching or even exceeding 40 degrees, while slight drops are expected in the northern Atlantic and coastal areas. Lows, meanwhile, will vary less sharply, with slight increases predominating across much of the country. Winds will generally be light, although very strong gusts may be recorded in stormy areas.
Weather situation in the autonomous communities
Galicia will experience partly cloudy skies and mist, especially along the coast, while inland showers of some intensity could occur, especially in mountainous areas. In Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country, the trend is similar, with the development of developing clouds and the possibility of thunderstorms, sometimes accompanied by hail. In the central and eastern parts of the Iberian Peninsula, regions such as Castile and León, Madrid, Aragon, Catalonia, and Castile-La Mancha will also be affected by intermittent thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon.
In the south, Andalusia and eastern regions such as Murcia and the Valencian Community will experience periods of alternating cloud cover, with storms that, in some cases, could be intense and bring strong winds and locally torrential rain. The Balearic and Canary Islands, meanwhile, will remain clearer, although occasional showers are possible in the eastern islands.
The winds will have a variable behavior, with easterly and southerly components predominating in the Cantabrian and Mediterranean areas, while in the Canary Islands the trade winds will be noticeable, and more powerful gusts may be recorded in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Ebro.
Alerts and warnings in other regions of the world
In Latin America, several countries are under the influence of showers and thunderstorms.For example, in El Salvador, a yellow alert remains in effect due to persistent heavy rains, with particular attention paid to mountainous and coastal areas where downpours could cause localized flooding and life-threatening situations. The approaching Tropical Storm Erick adds further instability to the situation, increasing humidity and favoring rains of varying intensity.
In the Dominican Republic, the forecast calls for local showers and possible thunderstorms in certain provinces, particularly during the afternoon and evening. The passage of a tropical wave and a trough in the upper atmosphere increases the likelihood of moderate rainfall, with caution recommended in the face of sudden changes in the weather and unusual waves on the Caribbean coast.
In Pinar del Río (Cuba), isolated showers are forecast. and thunderstorms in the afternoon, although the intense heat waves will continue, with highs reaching 33 degrees Celsius. Wind and wave conditions may vary locally depending on the storms.
Heavy rains and alerts in large cities
Mexico City, for its part, maintains the yellow alert activated. In several municipalities, the rains continue and hail is possible. These events have a significant impact on urban mobility, with slowdowns in public transportation and potential emergencies. Authorities recommend caution due to the possibility of flooding and falling branches and urban elements.
Monitoring the weather is key to anticipating and minimizing the adverse effects of showers, which are mostly concentrated in the afternoon and early evening, although morning showers cannot be ruled out in certain areas.
The forecast indicates that these atmospheric phenomena will continue to influence meteorological dynamics in both Spain and Latin America, making it important for the public to be prepared and follow safety recommendations to reduce any associated risks.