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DANA Raises Storm Risk in Northwest Spain as AEMET Issues Early Heat Warnings

A cut‑off upper‑level low is creating instability that could produce late‑day showers or isolated thunderstorms in Galicia and nearby areas.

Overview

  • AEMET forecasts for Friday, May 22 show clear mornings and warm afternoons across Galician towns with many highs in the low‑ to mid‑20s and some spots approaching 30°C.
  • The developing DANA (depresión aislada en niveles altos) is expected to increase cloudiness in the far northwest and favor afternoon and evening convective showers or isolated storms that may be locally strong.
  • National AEMET warnings remain in force for several provinces with yellow heat alerts predicting mid‑30s to near‑40°C in inland and southwestern areas, temperatures described as more typical of July.
  • Local municipal pages translate AEMET guidance into elevated evening precipitation probabilities for specific towns, with examples including Ponteareas, Sanxenxo and Ribadumia reporting notable chances of late showers or storms.
  • Separate Mexican forecasts for the same day report extreme heat in Valladolid with weekend highs up to ~41°C and continuing multi‑day rain chances in Monterrey, illustrating contrasting regional weather extremes.