This Wednesday marks a period of transition between storm Laurence, which has left intense rains in large areas of the country, and the arrival of a new atmospheric disturbance, Martinho, which is expected on Thursday with new precipitation and strong winds. This weather situation can be related to the rising temperatures which also affects air operations.
Effects of Laurence on his last day
On Laurence's remains will continue to affect especially the northeast of the peninsula The Balearic Islands are already experiencing persistent rain in Catalonia and Castellón. In other areas of the country, the rainfall will be lighter and will tend to subside as the day progresses. It is important to take into account weather forecasts, such as those presented in the analysis of the weather in 2024.
Cloudiness will be present in the northern half of the country, while clearer skies can be enjoyed in the south and the Canary Islands. In mountainous areas, the snow level will rise from 1.500 to 2.000 meters, which could be a good indicator for conservation agriculture, highlighted in practices against climate change.
Rising temperatures and strong winds
During this transition day, there will be a general rise in temperatures, especially in the interior of the peninsula, with notable increases in the northern and eastern halves. However, in northeast Catalonia, maximum temperatures will drop slightly. The changes in temperatures reflect the global warming.
The wind will blow with strong or very strong gusts in Galicia, the Central System, Alboran, Menorca and parts of the Cantabrian Sea, while in the Canary Islands the wind will be moderate from the west. This scenario may also contribute to an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events, as mentioned in air travel.
Disruptions to the transport network
The heavy rainfall has caused the 44 road closures, mainly in Andalusia, Extremadura, and Murcia, according to the Directorate General of Traffic. In addition, there are disruptions to several train lines, such as the Mérida-Puertollano and the Córdoba-Jaén/Linares-Baeza lines, due to water accumulations and landslides. This highlights the need to improve transport infrastructure in the face of the climate crisis.
Martinho's arrival on Thursday
La storm Martinho Laurence will take over and bring widespread rainfall to the peninsula again, particularly intense in the west and southwest, as well as a drop in temperatures in several regions. The weather conditions are expected to have a significant impact on agriculture, as discussed in agricultural technology.
Starting Friday, a new drop in snow level and significant accumulations in the country's main mountain ranges. Furthermore, winds will continue to blow strongly in many areas, keeping several autonomous communities on alert.
Wednesday looks set to be a relatively calm day before the weather conditions become more complicated again with the arrival of a new active front. Both the emergency services and the AEMET (Mexico City Meteorological Agency) continue to closely monitor the weather and any potential incidents that may arise.