! Spanish News Today – Spain Prepares For The Onslaught Of Storm Claudia: Weather Forecast November 13-16

Alongside torrential downpours, Spain can expect muddy rain and sharply rising temperatures

Weather alerts issued for Thursday November 13

This southerly wind will carry suspended dust from North Africa, resulting in hazy conditions to the south and east until Friday. Unfortunately, this means that where rain is forecast, muddy rain will follow.

Thursday November 13

The situation will deteriorate on Thursday as the storm sweeps across mainland Spain. The front will move in through Galicia before pushing eastwards, bringing widespread rain and blustery winds. Showers will intensify through the afternoon along the Atlantic coast and reach central Spain later in the day.

Southerly winds will gust between 80 and 100 km/h across much of northern and western Spain, especially in mountainous areas, and waves up to four metres high are forecast along the Galician coast.

Friday November 14

On Friday morning, the front will continue to move eastwards but gradually weaken. Rain is likely across much of the country during the early hours, though it should be lighter along the Mediterranean coast.

Storm Claudia’s proximity to the western half of Spain will keep showers going in these regions throughout the day.

Temperatures will remain on the cool side, with maximums dropping below 15ºC in many inland areas. As the dust cloud shifts eastward, it will begin to fade, lingering mainly over the Mediterranean. Some light muddy rain could still fall in eastern Spain and the Balearic Islands.

Saturday November 15

While Claudia’s path on Saturday is still very uncertain, the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts that the storm could edge even closer to Galicia, bringing another spell of unsettled weather to much of the country.

The heaviest rainfall is likely in the west, where accumulations could exceed 350 mm in parts of Galicia and reach 150–200 mm in northern Extremadura, western Andalucia and western Castilla y León.

Sunday November 16

By Sunday, Storm Claudia is expected to lose strength and conditions should gradually improve. Cloudy or overcast skies are likely to persist, with patchy rain continuing across the southeastern half of the country during the morning and the Balearic Islands later in the day.