Spaniards are bracing for another period of instability, as a series of powerful Atlantic cyclones is approaching the country. Starting early in the week, western and southern regions will feel the impact of moist air masses bringing prolonged downpours and thunderstorms. Atmospheric processes in the upper layers are creating conditions for deep low-pressure systems to form, leading to persistent rainfall.
The first areas to be hit will be the northwest—Galicia, Castilla y León, and Extremadura—where heavy rains are expected before gradually moving toward Andalucía. As the front advances, precipitation will spread to the central regions, including Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha, as well as parts of the country’s north. By midweek, a real storm will unfold in the west of the peninsula, with torrential rains and thunderstorms hitting both inland areas and the Atlantic coast. Even the Canary Islands could see brief but intense showers.
Humid southwesterly winds, known as abregos, will actively feed the clouds with moisture, resulting in record rainfall levels. In some parts of central Spain, more than 200 liters per square meter could fall in just a few days. Western Galicia and the west of Castilla y León are expected to be hit especially hard, with local residents already preparing for possible flooding.
Meanwhile, no significant rainfall is expected along the Mediterranean coast and in the Balearic Islands. Here, the weather will remain relatively calm, and temperatures will stay at a comfortable level — in southern areas and by the sea, thermometers will rise above 25 degrees. Despite the abundance of rain elsewhere, a cold snap is not anticipated: Atlantic airflows will prevent cold air from moving in, and snow will only fall on the highest peaks.
Forecasters note that this weather pattern will persist until the end of October. The country will experience a wet but fairly warm autumn without sharp temperature fluctuations. Residents in most regions are advised to keep an umbrella handy and be prepared for sudden downpours that could disrupt daily routines. Spain is entering a period when rain will take center stage in weather reports, and the sun will temporarily give way to clouds.
