The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has announced the arrival of a new Atlantic storm, named Konrad, which will bring Heavy rains in the Iberian Peninsula on Wednesday and ThursdayThis low-pressure system has been named by the Portuguese Institute of Marine and Atmosphere (IPMA) because its effects will be felt first in Portugal before moving toward Spain.
How will Konrad affect Spain?
According to forecasts, Konrad will begin to make his influence felt in Spain from Wednesday morning.Its first effects will be felt in the southwest of the peninsula, with rainfall in Andalusia and southern Extremadura. In addition, the flow of winds from the north will favor the presence of rain in the Cantabrian and the Pyrenees.
Throughout Thursday, although the storm will not make landfall, it will weaken to the west of the Peninsula, allowing its fronts and a new low pressure to drive more rain to the southwest. That day, Showers will spread from the south to the center and north, affecting large regions of the country.
Expected precipitation and accumulations
The rains associated with Konrad will be practically widespread in the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands until Friday. It is expected significant accumulations in Andalusia, especially in the south, where they could exceed the 130 liters per square meterIn other areas of the center and south of the peninsula, as well as in regions of the Cantabrian Sea, records of between 40 and 50 l/m².
In addition to the rain, the storm will be accompanied by a warmer and more humid air mass which will interact with another cold mass from the north, which could further intensify the precipitation. For more information on how these conditions affect you, you can read about the arrival of Arctic air.
Possible snowfall and falling temperatures
Another of Konrad's outstanding effects will be the possibility of significant snowfall in some mountain areas. The snow level in the north could be between 800 and 1000 meters, according to the latest weather updates. There is also a possibility that Snowfall is expected on Friday in the center and south of the peninsula from similar altitudes.
Strong winds and sea conditions
Konrad's arrival will also bring significant wind gusts, especially in inland and coastal areas. Strong winds are expected in regions of Andalusia, the Cantabrian Sea and the Mediterranean, which could generate increased waves and make maritime conditions more difficult. It is important to remember that these types of conditions are not unusual, as has been seen in other storms that have affected the peninsula, such as the storm Garoe.
The authorities have recommended caution on the coast, since the waves could reach considerable heights in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic coast.
How long will the storm last?
Konrad's effects will last until on Friday, when the rainfall would begin to lose intensity. However, medium-term forecasts indicate that unstable weather could continue in several regions of Spain over the next few days, with renewed episodes of rain and a predominantly cool environment. This state of instability is similar to what has been experienced on other occasions, as discussed in the articles on previous storms such as Eowyn.
Storm Konrad will be a new episode of heavy rains in the Peninsula, with particular impact in Andalusia, Extremadura, and the Cantabrian Sea. Furthermore, its interaction with a cold air mass could cause snowfall in several mountainous areas. Given this situation, it is recommended to stay informed through official sources and take extreme precautions on roads and in coastal areas.
