The passage of a trough from the Atlantic has put an end to the heat wave that hit the Iberian Peninsula during the weekendand has left in its wake a notable atmospheric instability and a marked drop in temperatures. This meteorological phenomenon has crossed the peninsula and is heading eastwards, generating intense storms in several regions. During the afternoon of this Tuesday, the most severe storms have been recorded in provinces such as Lleida, Tarragona, Castellón, Teruel, as well as in inland areas of La Rioja and Navarra. However, it is anticipated that the next few hours will be even more complicated, since the trough will will move to the southeast and will be isolated at high levels, giving rise to an Isolated High Level Depression (IHD).
This pocket of cold air, combined with the warm waters of the Mediterranean, will create a enabling environment for the intensification of storms. During the early morning and until tomorrow, cities such as Manresa, Vic, Olot, and Girona in Catalonia are under orange warning due to the possibility of heavy rains which could accumulate more than 50 liters per square meter, hail and strong gusts of wind.
However, the most critical situation is expected in the Balearic Islands, where rainfall could exceed 100 liters per square meter in a short period of time, affecting the islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. In addition, hail could reach a size greater than 2 centimetres in diameter and winds could exceed 100 kilometres per hour.
Given the seriousness of the situation, the population is advised to Stay informed and take precautionsespecially in coastal and offshore areas, where conditions could worsen.
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