During the winter of 2021, a young figure named George King attracted attention by forecasting the storm Filomena in Spain. He relies on cabañuelas, a traditional weather-forecasting method that hinges on careful observation of natural signs. Since then, his social networks have grown to include thousands of followers.
Jorge Rey, a teen from Burgos who loves meteorology, shares weekly forecasts from the Traditional Meteorological Institute and runs a YouTube channel. He collaborated on his latest post with Pablo Ochera to announce a drought’s end in a distinctive way.
Rey’s partner noted that ants in the area were rapidly moving soil from their anthills. Based on this behavior, he estimated that within three to four weeks a drop in temperature or a DANA could arrive. The ants’ actions were treated as a forecast for rain.
Ant prediction: end of drought in Spain
Creatures can respond to changes in weather, and some can foreshadow storms or heavy rainfall. Ants, in particular, are sensitive to even subtle atmospheric shifts. They may notice temperature drops before floods. Ant-based forecasts have long been a part of traditional practice and lack scientific validation, relying on observation rather than tested models. The sight of nests moved to higher spots or rebuilt with different materials is sometimes interpreted as a signal that rain is coming. This is the indicator used by Pablo Ochera to estimate when precipitation will occur.
According to meteorological models, a notable shift in the weather is expected in about ten days. The anticyclone is projected to move north, guiding Atlantic storms toward the Iberian Peninsula and potentially ending the drought with substantial rainfall, according to the forecasts from the traditional method and contemporary models combined.
Ants can sometimes appear to sense humidity through their antennae, a detail noted in the discussion accompanying these observations.
Origin discussions aside, the core message remains: the approach uses natural signs to infer rain dates, blending ancient observations with modern interpretation. The result is a narrative that resonates with communities looking for practical signs in daily life.
Ant observations are often shared as part of broader discussions about climate cues and regional weather forecasting. In this view, the aim is to offer a grounded sense of when rain might arrive, using familiar natural indicators rather than solely relying on high-tech models.
Storms are on the way, according to Jorge Rey
Based on the combination of model analyses and atmospheric data, Jorge Rey and Pablo Ochera anticipate a marked weather shift: a cold air influx sweeping the Mediterranean slope with humid winds and precipitation. This is precisely the region most affected by drought, suggesting a scenario favorable to widespread rainfall.
Observations of atmospheric patterns indicate that the current high temperatures will persist for a while longer, but this heat will feed future storm systems. The arrival of cooler air is expected to bring substantial rainfall, a development viewed as necessary given Spain’s current drought conditions.
As explained by Ochera, prolonged dryness dries grass and raises fire risk, prompting calls for caution and a ban on lighting fires near woodland areas. The forecast emphasizes preparedness and prudent weather awareness as the season evolves.