Roberto Brasero has just issued a warning that puts Spain on alert: 'Next Wednesday'
Storm Herminia bids farewell, but a new storm, Ivo, will bring more rain, wind, and snow in the coming days.
Today, Tuesday, January 28, Spain begins to bid farewell to the storm brought by the Herminia squall. Throughout the day, weather conditions will tend to improve. However, the early hours will still be marked by strong winds and red-level warnings on the northern coasts.
The maritime storm will continue to affect Galicia, Cantabria, and the Basque Country until this afternoon. Intense wind gusts are also expected in high areas of the central peninsula and the Mediterranean area. These conditions will gradually subside from the western peninsula to the east as the squall moves away.
Rainfall will be less frequent compared to previous days. In the early hours, storms could still be recorded in Galicia, while Andalusia and the west of the Central System might experience precipitation during the morning. The accumulated amounts will be lower than in previous days.
However, according to Roberto Brasero, after Herminia's departure, Spain will not be free from instability. The meteorologist has announced that a new squall, named Ivo, will arrive this Wednesday. This phenomenon will bring new precipitation, strong wind gusts, and a further drop in temperatures.
Roberto Brasero points out that today a drop in temperatures will be noticeable
One of the most notable aspects will be the drop in temperatures, according to Roberto Brasero. The change in wind direction, which will shift from south and southwest to north, will increase the feeling of cold. This shift will also lower the snow level, placing it at 800 meters (2,625 feet) in the north, 1000 meters (3,281 feet) in the Central System, and 1200 meters (3,937 feet) in the southeast.
Although the wind will lose strength during the day, its northern component will contribute to a widespread drop in temperatures. Throughout today, the environment will feel colder, moving away from the unusually warm temperatures recorded in the eastern peninsula in previous days.
"A new squall for Wednesday," points out Roberto Brasero
Despite the temporary improvement, stability will not last long. According to Roberto Brasero, "a new squall for Wednesday" is on its way. The Ivo squall, the ninth with its own name this season, will arrive from the Atlantic and affect a large part of Spanish territory.
Ivo will begin to make its effects felt on Wednesday, January 29, starting its advance from the southwest of France toward the Mediterranean. During its journey, it will generate widespread rain, intense winds, and strong waves in the most exposed coastal areas.
With Ivo's arrival, significant precipitation is expected, especially in Galicia, the west of the Central System, and the south of the Pyrenees. In these areas, accumulations could exceed 100 mm (3.94 inches). Additionally, the wind will be especially intense in the northeast, with gusts that could exceed 80 km/h (49.71 mph) in mountain and coastal areas.
The maritime storm will also be significant. Waves could reach between 6 and 8 meters (19.69 and 26.25 feet) in the most affected coastlines, especially in the northern peninsula. This wave action, combined with the wind, will keep coastal areas on alert.
Meanwhile, snowfalls will return strongly to the mountains. The snow level will drop to 500-700 meters (1,640-2,297 feet) in the west of the peninsula and to 1000 meters (3,281 feet) in the rest, especially on Thursday. The largest snow accumulations are expected in the Pyrenees and the Cantabrian mountain range, where they could exceed 70 centimeters (27.56 inches).
The Ivo squall will prolong unstable conditions for 48 hours. Although its intensity will be similar to Herminia's, its arrival confirms a winter marked by a succession of high-impact squalls. Spain will need to prepare to face rain, wind, cold, and snow once again in the coming days.
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