Check out the weather prediction for Spain on the 2nd of August
Several Spanish regions are on alert as temperatures are set to soar from Sunday, August 2, and continue until Thursday, August 7. The heatwave is expected to be particularly intense in the interior of the peninsula, with coastal areas also experiencing very high minimums due to the warm sea.
On Tuesday, August 5, hot values are expected to persist, with temperatures potentially reaching or exceeding 38-40°C in low areas of the North Plateau and around the main depressions of the northeast and southeast of the peninsula. The most extreme heat will be concentrated in these regions, with the southern half of the Atlantic slope and Mediterranean coasts also experiencing above-normal temperatures.
Six communities in Spain have been placed on alert due to the rise in temperatures. Andalusia and Extremadura are on orange alert, while Castile and León, Castile-La Mancha, Galicia, and the Community of Madrid are on yellow alert.
The Canary Islands could also see temperatures rise from Monday, August 4, but the heatwave criterion will not be met in the archipelago. However, there is a yellow alert for rain in Teruel.
In the rest of the regions, it will predominantly be anticyclonic and sunny weather, with the wind blowing gently with a predominance of east and north components. Storms and showers are expected in the vicinity of the Central System, south of the Iberian Peninsula, and points in Mallorca.
Rain, although weak in general, will also affect the Canary Islands of greater relief, northern Galicia, the Cantabrian area, and northeastern Catalonia. In the southwestern half of Galicia, temperatures are expected to exceed 35 degrees.
The most pronounced temperature increases are expected in the interiors of the southeastern quadrant, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 38 degrees. On Monday, temperatures could reach up to 40°C around the main depressions of the southern half of the peninsula, extending to the lower basin of the Miño, and 42°C may be exceeded in the surroundings of the Guadiana and the Guadalquivir.
It is advisable to closely follow the evolution of the models, as there is still some uncertainty about the intensity and final duration of the heatwave. The beginning of August will be marked by intense and very widespread heat in much of Spain. For strong waves and other coastal phenomena, there is a yellow alert in Andalusia and Galicia.
The weather warning on August 7, 2020, in Spain would be lifted in regions affected by a recent weather phenomenon if that phenomenon ended on that date. Typically, such warnings are region-specific and would end where the threat or impact ceases, but exact regions depend on the localized weather event details. No direct data for August 7, 2020, was found in the search results, but usually, warnings end in areas where conditions normalize after the event passes.
In conclusion, Spain is bracing for a heatwave that is expected to last from Sunday to August 7, with temperatures potentially reaching or exceeding 40°C in certain regions. It is crucial for residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions to stay safe during this period.
