The Peninsula is bracing for a major storm cycle that is expected to bring significant and widespread rainfall over the coming days, with central and western regions especially affected. Officials anticipate the first high-impact weather event of the season, a storm system christened Armand by the regional meteorological networks, marking the onset of the 2022-2023 weather season for southern Spain. The weather service notes that this package of storms will deliver substantial rainfall across many areas as it moves in from the Atlantic, signaling a notable shift in regional conditions.
Experts say this storm front could deliver a dramatic change in conditions, with the State Meteorological Agency describing it as a turning point that will be felt through the early part of next week. Projections indicate that the central system could see accumulations up to 300 liters per square meter in parts of the north of Extremadura, northern Castilla y León, and portions of Galicia, with the heaviest totals concentrated in the central and western zones. The storm also has the potential to push rainfall above 100 liters per square meter in several core areas, including parts of Extremadura, Castilla y León, and West Andalusia during peak intervals. Attribution: Aemet
In other regions of the peninsula, rainfall totals are forecast to range from 50 to 100 liters per square meter in the west of Castilla y León and surrounding areas, while the broader eastern and southern fringes may record lower, yet still measurable, amounts between 20 and 50 liters per square meter in the next few days. Coastal zones off Cantabria will also experience rain, while the Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands are not expected to see the same level of impact from this system. Attribution: Aemet
To address this activity, Aemet has issued yellow warnings for strong winds in ten communities, with gusts expected to range from 70 to 80 kilometers per hour. The affected regions include Aragón, Asturias, Cantabria, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Galicia, Comunidad de Madrid, Navarra, and La Rioja. Additionally, some areas such as Aragón, Galicia, and Extremadura face rain-related yellow alerts as the front advances. Attribution: Aemet
Galicia reported a notable weather event tonight, with wind gusts reaching up to 128.1 kilometers per hour, according to 112 emergency services and Meteogalicia. Of these incidents, 35 involved trees or other obstacles obstructing roads across the community. Local officials describe the rainfall as a welcome relief after a persistent meteorological drought that has lingered since late winter. Attribution: 112 and Meteogalicia
For Rubén Del Campo, the spokesperson for the State Meteorological Agency, the rainfall is a much-needed relief across regions affected by drought, helping to replenish water reserves and ease dry conditions in several provinces. The overall message from the agency emphasizes preparation and caution as the storm system unfolds across the peninsula. Attribution: Aemet
still moderate temperatures
On the temperature front, officials note that autumn winds will continue to bring humid, temperate conditions. While the maximum temperatures may dip due to cloud cover and widespread rainfall across much of the peninsula, they are expected to settle into typical autumn ranges, particularly toward the central and western areas. In contrast, areas along the Eastern Cantabrian coast and the eastern segment of the peninsula, along with the Balearic Islands, may stay notably warmer than seasonal norms. Attribution: Aemet
Overnight temperatures are unlikely to fall sharply in the coming days because lingering cloud cover traps heat and nocturnal winds reduce cooling. The combination of cloudy skies and persistent wind is expected to keep night-time readings relatively elevated through the week, according to the agency. Spokespersons emphasize that while daytime highs will moderate, nighttime temperatures will remain comparatively mild in many zones as the system continues to move through. Attribution: Aemet