Meteorologist Roberto Brasero notes a compelling development this week: the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts has released its seasonal outlook for Europe, covering June, July, and August. The forecast suggests Spain could see temperatures staying above the three-month average with a probability exceeding 70 percent, hinting at a hot summer ahead.
What’s new in this forecast for Antena 3 is a small but noticeable signal in the precipitation anomalies map. There is a 40% to 50% chance that rain could occur more often than usual during this quarter. While the likelihood remains modest—summer rainfall is typically light—the possibility of more stormy periods arises. Could June be stormier than usual? The meteorologists caution that things can shift with time and that careful observation is warranted.
Looking ahead, the broadcasters remind viewers to plan with care for the summer. A light-hearted reminder accompanies the forecast, encouraging sensible use of vacation time while keeping an eye on the broader predictions from Copernicus ECMWF, marked as a related forecast context. [Citation: Copernicus ECMWF forecast context]
– of your time, a note from the broadcaster’s social update, May 10, 2023
Weather changes this week
The forecast also highlights shifts in this week’s weather. Brasero notes a dip in daytime temperatures and the likelihood of rainfall. Storms are expected to intensify on Thursday afternoon and could be strong in northern and eastern Spain on Friday, though their duration is likely short. The trend is described as a temporary but noticeable cooldown with a return to warmer days soon after.
Regarding temperatures, a more pronounced change is anticipated later in the week. Temperatures are expected to fall on Thursday and Friday, with the largest drop possibly on Friday, then rise again from Sunday onward. In Brasero’s view, this pattern resembles a late spring reset rather than the sustained heat of peak summer. The practical takeaway is to prepare for cooler days, even as heat returns toward the weekend.
The Friday rain is expected to accompany a noticeable drop in temperatures. Clouds could blanket most of Spain, with the Canary Islands and the southwest possibly spared, while the north and east might see rainfall. Mediterranean residents may face yellow alerts in some areas due to heavy rain, so an umbrella is advisable for the next few days as conditions shift, with a clearing trend anticipated by Sunday.