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Spain’s Northwest Braces for Heavy Rain and Gales as Argentina Issues Storm Alert

National agencies warn of afternoon downpours with strong southerlies plus hazardous surf in Spain, alongside a yellow thunderstorm alert for sectors of Buenos Aires.

Overview

  • AEMET forecasts a marked deterioration in Galicia on Thursday, with rain probabilities rising to near 100% from afternoon into the night across multiple municipalities.
  • Southerly winds strengthen through the day across the Galician coast and interior, with forecast gusts commonly in the 45–60 km/h range and locally higher near exposed shores.
  • Asturias activates a maritime yellow warning from midday Thursday for rough seas, with waves expected to reach up to about 5 meters.
  • Argentina’s SMN issues a yellow alert for thunderstorms in parts of central and southeast Buenos Aires province, warning of frequent lightning, possible hail, gusts up to 70 km/h and 30–70 mm of rapid rainfall.
  • Córdoba enters a heat peak near 36–37°C on Thursday and Friday, with local forecasts indicating a shift to storms and cooler readings over the weekend.