Summer finally shows up with a flourish, delivering heat even as June began with storms, rain, and cool, cloudy mornings. The warmth arrived in full force, modern heat rolling in like a wave that changes everything in its path.
From last weekend, Spain experienced the year’s first extreme heat event, with temperatures spiking to the mid-40s Celsius in several regions. George King, a young meteorology enthusiast known for his accurate forecasts of notable events, confirmed these data in a recent video. In a memory shared on YouTube, he recalled that roughly a year ago the country faced a different climate pattern, when temperatures stayed stubbornly above average for extended periods. That earlier heat wave broke records in many places, pushing thermometers well past 30 degrees and dryer, hotter days into memory. The latest update suggests this year’s heat presents a starkly different pattern, with intense heat concentrated in certain zones and persistence across the afternoon hours rather than a uniform national spike. [Citation: Observations by meteorology analyst George King, JR’s channel]
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The meteorologist-in-question continues to wonder what the coming days will bring, noting that the current setup differs from last year. Rainfall predictions suggest northern and Cantabrian regions could receive significant showers, with totals reaching up to 100 liters per square meter in the Pyrenees, Asturias, and Cantabria. At the same time, storms may sweep into Castilla y León, while southern coastal areas, the Mediterranean belt, and inland zones are more likely to stay dry and pleasant under the prevailing high pressure. [Citation: Regional forecast notes by organic meteorology enthusiasts]
Rey maintains a YouTube channel focused on climate dynamics and often discusses temperature trends. He projects temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius in the warmer southern sectors, with variations depending on local geography and wind patterns. He also speaks about sharing forecasts using traditional seasonal heuristics, which include historical patterns referred to as temporales, and a method known locally as cabanuelas. In his view, this approach points to a summer with above-average temperatures and a tendency toward more frequent rain events overall. [Citation: YouTube commentary by climate analyst Rey]