We have had a truce, but we already knew that: The first half of November was going to be mild, with some rain and occasional thermal drops. And, generally speaking, that’s how it has been.
Now the good thing began.
And “good” right now means “rain.” Specifically, as we speak, a very active Atlantic storm (which, if all goes according to plan, will probably be named ‘Claudia’) is opening a corridor of southerly winds that will bring heavy rain in the west of the peninsula, an unusual warm advection for the month of November and, incidentally, a more than considerable episode of haze.
The worst part, however, will be the Canary Islands.
Are we facing the third named storm of the season? Well, as I say, everything seems to indicate yes. But it is still too early to take it for granted: the peak will be between Wednesday and Thursday, to progress in the coming days in the form of fronts.
What happens is that the low will suffer the ‘push’ of a warm flow from the south that will raise temperatures and introduce a stream of Saharan dust in the country.
Why is this important? In Galicia and the Canary Islands it is important because almost 200 liters per square meter can fall. And, in some areas, the problems can be enormous. However, it is something that also matters for the rest of the country.
And not only because the strong winds and rains can affect large areas of the northern half of the Peninsula. Above all, because it is an example of what is going to be one of the great challenges facing meteorology in the coming years: deciding what is a problem.
When should a storm have a name? A few days ago, while a storm with subtropical characteristics It caused problems (many problems) In Huelva and Seville, meteorologists discussed whether that storm should have been named. In the end, the official list of named storms seeks to improve public perception and response; and that is not something as easy as giving a name when the notices go from orange to red.
What we are going to see these days is something relatively common: omega blocks, undulating jets, storm trains and atmospheric rivers. The only new thing is that They are going to grow, they are going to get stronger and they are going to do it little by little. Almost imperceptibly.
What is going to happen this week is a warning to sailors: it is a trailer of the future we are going into.
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