Mar 2 • 08:46 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El País

The storm 'Regina' brings unstable weather back to the Peninsula and the Canary Islands

The storm 'Regina' is expected to cause unstable weather conditions across much of Spain, including heavy rains and strong winds, particularly affecting the Canary Islands and southern regions this week.

This week, Spain will experience unstable weather as storm 'Regina' brings heavy showers and strong winds. The Aemet (Agency State Meteorology) forecasts this unstable weather beginning Monday, with cloudy skies and rain across much of the country. The storm is particularly expected to impact the Canary Islands, as well as southern and eastern parts of the Iberian Peninsula, leading to significant rainfall and maritime disturbances.

Storm 'Regina' is noted as the seventeenth named storm of the season, matching the record for the highest number of named storms within a single season (2023-24). This storm is predicted to bring gusts of wind up to 70 kilometers per hour, particularly in La Palma, El Hierro, La Gomera, and Tenerife. The agency's predictions highlight a concerning trend in the weather system as the storm approaches.

Alongside these weather disruptions, temperatures are expected to rise later in the week, but the initial impact will include a barrage of adverse weather conditions. This fluctuation in temperature and the potential risks posed by storm Regina could have implications for both daily life and the agricultural sector in affected areas, emphasizing the need for preparedness in communities along the coast and in the south of Spain.

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