Mallorca Weather Update: Sunday Storm Alert Follows Mild Saturday
A quiet Saturday across Mallorca saw significant temperature variations, with coastal Son Servera reaching 19°C while elevated areas like Banyalbufar and Llucmajor’s Cap Blanc plateaued at 14°C. However, the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) confirms unstable conditions developing overnight, with thunderstorms likely before dawn Sunday.
Sunday Forecast: Coastal Alerts and Wind Gusts
Weather stations predict persistent cloud cover across the Balearic Islands on Sunday, with wind gusts reaching 55-60 km/h. The AEMET maintains yellow weather alerts for the island’s southern and eastern coasts until noon Sunday, warning of:
- 3-4 meter wave heights in coastal areas
- 60 km/h wind gusts
- Reduced visibility for marine activities
“These conditions meet yellow alert thresholds established by Balearic Islands Emergency Services,” notes meteorologist Dr. Elena Marí from the University of the Balearic Islands. “Boaters and coastal hikers should exercise particular caution before noon.”
Weekly Outlook: Warming Trend With Persistent Winds
While Monday currently carries no weather alerts, the forecast shows:
- Low rain risk through Friday
- Increasing sunshine and temperatures reaching low 20s°C
- Persistent winds intensifying to near gale force (55-65 km/h) Thursday-Friday
Climatologist Miguel Vadell explains: “February typically brings these Mediterranean oscillations – warm daytime heating collides with cooler marine air masses, creating the unstable conditions we’re observing this week.”
Detailed Sunday Forecast by Region
As of Saturday 5:30 PM observations (UV Index 2 – Low Exposure Risk):
- Alcudia (9°C) 16°C, moderate west breeze veering northwest; humidity 65%. Three-day trend: Mon 16°C, Tue 21°C, Wed 21°C
- Andratx (8°C) 15°C, moderate west breeze veering northwest; humidity 65%. Trend: Mon 15°C, Tue 19°C, Wed 19°C
- Binissalem (7°C) 15°C, gentle west breeze increasing moderate northwest; humidity 70%. Trend: Mon 15°C, Tue 20°C, Wed 20°C
- Palma (11°C) 16°C, gentle west breeze increasing moderate northwest; humidity 65%. Trend: Mon 16°C, Tue 20°C, Wed 21°C
- Pollensa (8°C) 16°C, moderate west breeze veering northwest; humidity 70%. Trend: Mon 17°C, Tue 22°C, Wed 22°C
- Santanyi (7°C) 16°C, fresh west breeze easing gentle; humidity 70%. Trend: Mon 15°C, Tue 20°C, Wed 20°C
* Wind scale: Light breeze (≤11 km/h), Gentle (12-19 km/h), Moderate (20-28 km/h), Fresh (29-38 km/h)
Saturday Weather Recap
Key observations as of 5:30 PM Saturday:
- Highs: 18.9°C Son Servera, 18.0°C Muro, 17.8°C Capdepera
- Lows: 5.8°C Son Torrella (Escorca), 9.0°C Lluc, 9.6°C Muro
- Peak Gusts: 82 km/h Serra Alfabia (Bunyola), 77 km/h Cabrera, 64 km/h Portocolom
Meteo Mallorca analysts confirm Saturday’s mountain gusts were consistent with historical February wind patterns, though Sunday’s coastal conditions warrant heightened attention due to combined wave and wind factors.
For live updates and official alerts, consult the AEMET website. Source data and regional forecasts available here.
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