The weather for the weekend: from high temperatures to the "dry burst", the virulent phenomenon that threatens 5 communities.

The weather for the weekend: from high temperatures to the "dry burst", the virulent phenomenon threatening 5 communities The arrival of summer has brought the first major heatwave that has raised the thermometer above 40 degrees in various locations in Spain. This episode of high temperatures is expected to continue over the weekend, reaching its peak tomorrow. However, not all will be high temperatures, as locally strong storms are also expected that could threaten several communities. According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), for today, Friday, stability is expected in most of the country, with partly cloudy or clear skies. However, there will be mid and high-level clouds in the eastern third of the peninsula and in the archipelagos, as well as intervals of low clouds in Galicia, the Cantabrian area, the upper Ebro, and the Strait, with the possibility of morning fog banks. In the afternoon, the development of convective clouds is expected in the eastern third, Cantabrian region, and the Central system, which could lead to scattered showers in the western Cantabrian region and storms in the Pyrenees, southeastern mountain ranges, and eastern Iberian Peninsula, with a risk of them being locally strong and even accompanied by hail. In addition, there is a warning about the possibility of the formation of dry storms, known as "dry bursts", which can generate strong and sudden surface winds, thus increasing the risk of forest fires. The "dry burst" is a meteorological phenomenon characterized by intense downward currents that produce strong gusty winds at the surface. This phenomenon, which can be especially dangerous in summer, occurs when precipitation falling from the clouds evaporates when it encounters layers of dry air, generating violent winds that can rapidly change weather conditions. A recent example of the danger of these events occurred on August 13, 2022, during the Medusa Festival in Cullera, where a dry burst caused the death of one person and left more than 40 injured. The sudden rise in temperature and wind gusts exceeding 80-90 km/h demonstrated the devastating force of this phenomenon. For today, the risk of localized dry bursts is expected mainly in the province of Teruel, although their appearance in other areas of the eastern third of the country is not ruled out. Temperatures are expected to continue rising, exceeding 36 degrees in various areas, with minimums reaching 20-22 degrees and tropical nights in some parts of the Spanish geography. Throughout the weekend, high temperatures are expected to persist, accompanied by possible storms in the north and strong storms in inland areas. Despite the widespread stability, cloudiness is expected in the north and the presence of Saharan dust in some regions. However, a thermal respite is expected in some areas starting on Saturday, with a decrease in temperatures in the north and an increase in other regions. In conclusion, the weather for the weekend will be marked by high temperatures, possible storms, and the risk of phenomena such as dry bursts, which pose a threat to the population and the natural environment. Therefore, it is important to stay informed about the weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to deal with these adverse weather conditions.