rain

The good news is that Aemet already knows when the Jana Borrasca will leave. The bad is that 10 more days of rain await us

by

As of today, Monday, the BORRASCA JANA It will lose strength. But that does not mean that Aemet Go withdraw your notices by rains in half a country. And it is that the high -impact formation will continue with us generating instability, cloudy skies and generalized rainfall. Although, in reality, this seems only the beginning. Rain, rain and more rain. Although the eastern facade of the peninsula continues with His particular viacrucis (Especially in Alicante), the screws seem to have changed in the rest of the country: the largest accumulated will be in the south, both in the Atlantic and Eastern Andalusia aspect. Also in the central system. On the contrary, where the rains are less likely it is in the Cantabrian and the Northeast. In the Canary Islands there will be cloudy skies and scattered showers. But this will have an end … right? Of course he will have it, the problem is that we do not know when it will be. Jana is going to weaken And that, perhaps, we give us a little respite. But, as Aemet points out, “the rain will continue during the week of March 10 to 16”. After the borrasca jana“new fronts associated with Atlantic storms will sweep our country, with rainfall in large areas.” Again, the most abundant seems to be in the environment of the central and west system of Andalusia. How is this possible? A few days ago we counted that It was being established A huge blocking anticyclone between Greenland and Scandinavia. That was very good news because I was going to force the Atlantic storms to turn south. To this has been added something else: that the temperature of the surface water of the ocean is above the average and, thanks to the joint work between the blocking anticyclone and that of the Azores, an atmospheric river has been articulated that insuffes us with moisture from the Caribbean. The result is 10 days of generalized rains. That is to say, An unusually wet March. Is something of Holy Week know? This year, Holy Week falls between April 13 and 21. That is, there is a lot of time left. However, Aemet has published A climatological analysis. Unlike the predictions, what this type of analysis is investigated is the “standard time” for those days taking into account the historic. For example, According to the agency“In most of the southern peninsular half the average temperatures vary between 13 and 17 ºC” while “in the northern half we find lower values, with temperatures near the 9 ° C on the plateau and close to the 0 ºC in the summits.” Aemet The problem is that, as we can see in the superior graph, these “spring dates are characterized by their great climatic variability.” In recent years, temperatures have been high and, a priori, it is what we should expect. But there we have the year 2012 to show us that the situation can turn around when we least expect them. Image | ECMWF In Xataka | Aemet special notices are just the beginning: everything points to an extremely rainy March in Spain

100 mm of rain and gusts up to 90 km/h

by

When it seemed that the heavy rains seen throughout this week in Levante and other adjacent areas was going to send, a new front has opened in the west peninsular. A new storm arrives today, which implies new rainfall, you are accompanied Atlantic storm. The State Meteorology Agency (Aemet) has given New details about the arrival of the new Atlantic storm to the Peninsula. Borrasca that, according to the agency’s forecasts, will leave us “abundant rainfall and intense winds” on the peninsula. The arrival of this storm implies a change in the distribution of rains in the Peninsula, until today caused by a Mediterranean storm that has left important rainfall in the south and west of the country. With the arrival of fronts associated with the new storm, rainfall will become generalized. Of the day of transition to the day of maximum activity. Although the effects of the new storm will begin to feel today in different places of the Peninsula, meteorologists They agree to indicate that Saturday will be the day in which the storm reaches its peak activity. What can we expect? The latest spare parts of the Mediterranean storm are leaving “strong and/or persistent rainfall” In part of the east peninsular, affecting areas such as Castellón and east of Catalonia. The arrival of the fronts could also leave persistent rainfall, with accumulated 40 mm in 12 hours in areas such as Western Andalusia, Sanabria and part of the central system. Meanwhile, the new creeper, high Ebro, Navarra, Navarra, Western Pyrenees, Western Central System, Mountains of Ourense and Western Coast of Galicia, ” Aemet’s prediction. Saturday, day “more adverse episode”, The accumulated could reach 100 mm in 24 hours, being the most affected area will be Western and Central Andalusia. With regard to the wind, “very strong” gusts are expected, up to 90 km/h in mountainous systems, although they could also be seen in lesser altitude. New change. Aemet’s forecasts point out that Borrasca will lose strength already on Sunday, although its effects will still be noted, as progress towards the east, also on Monday. From there the uncertainty in the forecasts is very high, so we will have to wait until you know what time it will bring us next week. In Xataka | Spain has good news between so much rain this March: there is finally water in the swamps Image | ECMWF

Emirates financed a study to know if it can cause rain in the desert with solar farms. The answer is yes

by

As water It becomes a more precious resource than oila group of scientists has analyzed if solar farms can have an even more beneficial effect than generating energy with sunlight: making it rain in the desert, offering the communities most affected by drought water and renewable energy at the same time . Climate engineering against drought. Given the drama of its waning water resources, the United Arab Emirates government financed a study published by German researchers in Earth System Dynamics. The researchers proposed to create artificial heat islands by installing large black surfaces (ideally, solar panel farms) to enhance precipitation in arid areas. A promising result. The scientists simulated the impact of these surfaces with advanced models and obtained surprising results. A heat island of 20 km² induces an increase in rains 571,616 m³ a day. This could be translated into water supplies for about 31,000 people. Only with an area of ​​20 km². But the interesting thing about study is not its quantitative results, but the possibility of implementing these surfaces taking advantage of existing infrastructure, such as photovoltaic solar panels. This solution would not only address water scarcity but also contribute to renewable energy production. How it works. That a farm of solar panels can induce rain is not a very intuitive concept, but it is something that He has been studying for a while, particularly in the Sahara. These facilities, by absorbing heat with their dark panels, could create ascending currents that, under the right conditions, would trigger rain storms. When these farms exceed a certain size (about 15 km²), the heat absorbed by the panels, in contrast to the most reflective sand, significantly increases the convection currents necessary for cloud formation. Areas where we know is viable. For this process to work, a source of atmospheric humidity is needed. The models showed that the wet winds of great height from the Persian Gulf are enough, to the joy of Emirates. The researchers also identified other areas of the world where it could work, such as Namibia and the Peninsula of Baja California in Mexico. Some limitations. The initiative requires darker surfaces than those commonly produced by solar panel manufacturers. Some panels are even reflective to improve your thermal performance. However, the Construction of increasingly large solar farmsespecially in China, they open the door to try the idea in the real world. It won’t be simple, of course. The implementation of gigantic heat islands raises logistic, but also ecological and social challenges. For example, how would these surfaces affect local biodiversity? What would be the visual and social impact on nearby communities? You need more research and pilot tests to discover it. The case of Emirates. The United Arab Emirates government, which financed the study, is facing the shortage of two ways, mainly: desalination and sowing of clouds. The program of Cloud sowing through airplanes Plan about 300 missions every year, but like desalination, it is an expensive method with limitations. In this context, large solar farm surfaces are a promising alternative. Image | Pixabay In Xataka | The regions of the world most threatened by drought, collected in a great interactive map In Xataka | The biggest problem of Perovskita’s solar panels was its durability. China has just resolved it *An earlier version of this article was published in February 2024

a new front loaded with rain and snow

by

The storm Éowyn has become the meteorological protagonist in the west of the continent. Although Spain is going to be spared the worst of this storm, its rains and proximity of a new Atlantic depression They predict unstable weather for us in the coming days. The storm Éowyn. Forecasts indicate that Storm Éowyn is heading towards the British Isles, but this extremely deep storm will also be noticeable at lower latitudes. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) warns of the arrival of a front associated with this storm that will predictably leave strong winds in Galicia and other areas of the north of the Peninsula. Éowyn will be an extraordinarily intense storm that could generate winds equivalent to a hurricane of category 2 or even higher. The storm is expected to reach this intensity thanks to a process of explosive cyclogenesis, an abrupt reduction in pressure associated with the storm. In this case, a drop in the pressure of about 30 hPa in 24 hours. “Deep” and chained storms. Éowyn will be the intermediate link that will unite an entire chain of storms since it will succeed Garoé (whose effects are still noticeable in areas of the Peninsula) and will precede a new storm, not as intense but fed by an atmospheric river. A front associated with this new storm (which could be named Floris) will reach the Peninsula on Sunday, and its effect in these latitudes is expected to be greater than that of Éowyn. On Saturday the story will be similar, but on Sunday it could still gain intensity in the north of the peninsula. The snow level will drop to a range between 1,000 and 1,400 meters during the morning, and then rise during the afternoon. Rain, wind… and snow. AEMET forecasts They therefore anticipate a weekend of atmospheric instability, with significant winds in the north of the peninsula. The agency’s forecasts speak of “intervals of strong wind and/or very strong gusts in Galicia, the Cantabrian environment and Empordà”, as well as “locally strong and/or persistent” rainfall in western Galicia” for Friday. On Saturday the story will be similar, but on Sunday it could still gain intensity in the north of the peninsula. The snow level will drop to a range between 1,000 and 1,400 meters during the morning, and then rise during the afternoon. Alerts activated. Throughout the weekend, AEMET has activated various warnings as a result of the various inclement weather that awaits us: yellow and orange warnings for wind and rain, as well as the state of the sea on the coast and which will last at least until Sunday. The affected areas are in the north and northwest of the Peninsula: Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, the north of Castilla y León and the Basque Country will see these warnings activated at different times over the weekend. On Friday, wind warnings will also affect the plateau in Salamanca and the Cantabrian slope of Navarra. Contemporary mythology. We are already used to hearing about storms with own namebut the one about the storm Éowyn has caught the attention of some since it refers to a character from the mythology created by the British writer JRR Tolkien. Each year, European meteorological agencies meet to assign names to the significant storms that will arrive throughout the season, in a similar way to how in North America each year lists of names are chosen for hurricanes in the Atlantic and in the Eastern Pacific. In Europe, several lists are also chosen. When preparing one of these lists The State Meteorological Agency participates (AEMET), together with the French and Portuguese agencies (among others). However, the meteorological agencies in the north of the continent, including the British and Irish, draw up their own list, which in this case is the one that gives Éowyn its name. In Xataka | We have been talking about the collapse of the AMOC for years. A team has just discovered that it is more resistant than we thought Image | ECMWF

Queen Letizia defies the rain in Madrid with a comfortable and stylish look

by

Breaking traditions, Queen Letizia gave a style master class during the inauguration of FITUR 2025. There, the wife of King Felipe VI avoided excesses and opted for a style normcore in which simple basics (such as new pink jacket from Zara) become the best image of a decisive personality. Today, January 23, she once again demonstrates her representative taste for relaxed and comfortable fashion during her visit to Madrid at CEIP Cortes de Cádizwhich is part of the socio-emotional education program Think Equal. © Getty Images A perfect work look for the rain The morning in Madrid has been with intermittent rains and, at times, very intense. That is why Mrs. Letizia wanted to opt for comfort, but demonstrating that you should not lose style despite the precipitation. In this way, we see that she stands up to a gray day by incorporating a vibrant color into her look, which she achieves by recovering a red suit, by Hugo Boss. © GTRES Composed of a double-breasted armed jacket (model Janile) and matching wide pants. Composed of a double-breasted armed jacket (model Janile) and matching wide pants, this tailor debuted them in a very symbolic way to support the Spanish team in the final of the Women’s Soccer World Cupwhich took place on August 20, 2023 in Sydney (Australia). Later, he would recover it four months later to participate in the annual meeting of the Cervantes Institute on December 4. © GTRES © Getty Images © Getty Images Some modern Spanish moccasins that debuted in La Rioja This Thursday, Mrs. Letizia has updated this German outfit by preferring to wear some beautiful, modern and comfortable moccasins. Specifically, it recovers the Blunt loafers from the Spanish label Martinelliwhich have a sole chunky with platform and trendy finish trackas well as a gold metallic decoration on the instep. © Martinelli These loafers, which can currently be purchased at a discount (165 115.50 euros), They drew special attention for their innovative design the day they were released.on November 24, 2023 during the closing ceremony of the International Seminar on Language and Journalism, by FUNDÉURAE and the San Millán de la Cogolla Foundation in La Rioja. Since that day, more than a year ago, we had not seen them again. © GTRES Teardrop-shaped earrings As for the rest of her work look for a rainy day, the Queen chooses to wear a black top with a round neckline, a debut sweater made of 100% ultrafine cashmere and signed by Falconeri (198 euros). She also wears a coat in this neutral shade, which she lets rest on her shoulders in a modern way. And, given the weather, he has not forgotten his umbrella. On the other hand, as for her jewelry, she shows off her Coreterno ring, as well as some teardrop earrings. These are the model Large Sugar (99 euros) from the Spanish firm PDPAOLAwhich are plated in 18-karat gold. Very flattering, she debuted them during her State visit to Denmark on November 8, 2023.

More than 50,000 people under evacuation orders or notice for fire north of Los Angeles

by

CASTAIC, California, USA — Nearly 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate Wednesday as a massive wildfire moved rapidly and tore through the rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, while arid Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds and two other large fires continued to burn. The Hughes Fire broke out in the morning and within hours burned about 8 square miles (21 square kilometers) of trees and brush, generating a huge plume of dark smoke near the Castaic Lake area, a popular recreation area located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that are still burning after three weeks. A 30-mile (48-kilometer) stretch of Interstate 5, a major north-south thoroughfare, was closed as flames swept across hills and into steep canyons. Crews on the ground and in air tankers tried to prevent the wind-driven fire from crossing the highway and heading toward Castaic, where most of the 19,000 residents were ordered to evacuate. Another 15,000 residents in the area were warned to be prepared to leave at any time, according to the Los Angeles County Police Department. Kayla Amara drove to the Stonegate neighborhood in Castaic to pick up items from the house of a friend who had left in a hurry to pick up her daughter from preschool. While Amara was packing up the car, she learned that the fire had grown in size and decided to douse the property with water. “Other people are also spraying their houses with water. I hope there is a house to return to,” Amara said as police patrols passed through the streets and flames engulfed trees on a hill in the distance. Amara, a nurse who lives in nearby Valencia, said she has been nervous for weeks as large fires devastated Southern California. “It’s been stressful with those other fires, but now that this one is close to home it’s just super stressful,” he said. To the south of the state, officials in Los Angeles began preparing for possible rain even as some residents were cleared to return to the charred areas of Pacific Palisades and Altadena. The windy weather was forecast to continue through Thursday and there was a chance of rain starting Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. “Rain is forecast and the threat of mud and debris flows in our fire-impacted communities is real,” Supervisor Kathryn Barger said during a news conference Wednesday morning. Fire crews filled sandbags for communities while county workers installed barriers and cleaned drainage pipes and basins. Red flag alerts for critical fire risk were extended until 8 p.m. Thursday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Authorities remained concerned that the two large fires, the Palisades and Eaton fires, could break their containment lines as firefighters continue to monitor critical locations. For her part, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass warned that the winds could blow ash and advised Angelenos to visit the city’s website to learn how to protect themselves from toxic air during the new Santa Ana wind event. Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer warned that the ash could contain heavy metals, arsenic and other harmful materials. “Even brief exposure can cause skin irritation and lead to more serious problems,” Ferrer said Wednesday, asking people to wear protective gear while cleaning. Low humidity, extremely dry vegetation and high winds occurred as firefighters continued to battle the Eaton and Palisades fires, which have killed at least 28 people and destroyed more than 14,000 structures since they began on January 7. Containment of the Palisades Fire was 68%, and that of the Eaton Fire was 91%. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Wednesday that his department continues to investigate 22 active missing person reports in both fire zones. All of the people reported missing are adults, he added. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is investigating the causes of the fires but has not released any findings. Several people who lost their homes in the Eaton fire have filed lawsuits, alleging that utility company Southern California Edison’s equipment started the fire. A judge overseeing one of the lawsuits on Tuesday ordered the company to produce data from circuits in the area where the fire started.

Log In

Forgot password?

Forgot password?

Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password.

Your password reset link appears to be invalid or expired.

Log in

Privacy Policy

Add to Collection

No Collections

Here you'll find all collections you've created before.