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A lingering system of low pressure is causing the weather to be unsettled in parts of southern Spain on Monday, August 17. Clouds will build rapidly in the afternoon along a large southern band. There is a risk of downpours, heavy gusts, and hail.
AEMET has alerted to the chance of locally intense storm cells The storm will begin to develop in the afternoon. They could produce gusts of up to 80-90 km/h and hail bigger than 2 cm. Dust from the system can also cause rain to become muddy. The southern areas, such as the Andalucian mountains and inland hills, are at risk today. However, isolated showers could occur further east in Murcia or in the northern interiors of Valencia Province. Most extreme weather should avoid coastal areas.
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The hottest spots in the city today, before the cooling-off begins
Valleys in the south-west remain the warmest, with readings likely to push past 40°C in the Guadalquivir and Tajo areas. Many districts in the south-west, north-east, Balearics, and Galicia. will still see highs above 35°C. The islands and coastal strips should be a bit more comfortable even though tropical nights are still prevalent in many places.
Today, temperatures are expected to increase or remain steady in most of the interior before beginning a slow decline. Once the low has been pulled north, the most significant drops are predicted later in the day.
Tuesday remains warm with only scattered activities
Tuesday will look similar. The skies will be mostly clear, with some afternoon clouds building in the southeast and east. Showers will be more isolated than the cells of today. The heat will remain high, but there are signs that the temperature is easing in certain inland areas. Murcia, Almeria and Balearics are expected to enjoy mostly clear weather with the chance of a few showers over the interiors of Mallorca.
17/08 00:06 AVISOS HOY Y MAÑANA | España: temperaturas máximas, tormentas, lluvias y nieblas. Nivel máximo de aviso: naranja.
Actualizaciones en pic.twitter.com/Z6eRVF5gle— AEMET (@AEMET_Esp) August 16, 2026
Wednesday marks a return to greater instability
By Wednesday, it is expected that the DANA system of low pressure will be absorbed by an even broader trough. Models indicate that showers and storms are more likely to develop across the southern and eastern regions. The likelihood of stronger cells increases, particularly over Andalucia’s interior and the neighbouring districts. Heavy rain, hail, and gusty wind are all possible.
The temperatures should continue to drop, providing a welcome respite from the extremes of recent days in the hottest valleys.
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