Mallorca Braces for Storm Leonardo After Wet Wednesday Weather
The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecasts a 70-100% probability of rain across Mallorca on Wednesday morning, with occasional sunny breaks expected throughout the day. While no weather alerts are currently active, residents should prepare umbrellas as precipitation is likely to be widespread before noon.
Storm Leonardo Approaches Balearic Islands
Meteorologists are closely monitoring Storm Leonardo, currently triggering amber and red rain alerts in Andalusia. The system is predicted to impact the Balearics on Thursday with:
- 🟡 Yellow wind alerts for all Mallorca
- 🟠 Amber/yellow coastal advisories from noon Thursday
- High rainfall probability (no active alerts currently)
- Notably warmer temperatures reaching low 20s°C
“Atlantic storms like Leonardo often create temperature anomalies,” explains AEMET spokesperson María García. “The warm air mass preceding the front explains the predicted 22°C in Pollensa – unusual for early February.”
Extended Wind and Weather Outlook
The windy conditions are forecast to persist through Saturday according to AEMET models:
- Thursday: Peak Leonardo impacts with strong western winds
- Friday: Gradual storm moderation
- Saturday: New Atlantic system approaches mainland Spain
Maritime authorities advise boat owners to secure vessels, with gusts exceeding 65 km/h possible in exposed areas based on Tuesday’s wind data.
Wednesday Municipal Forecasts
Detailed AEMET predictions as of Tuesday 4:30 PM (UV Index 2 – Low):
- Alcudia (8C) 16C, light southwest breeze backing south; humidity 65%. Three-day trend – Thu: 20, Fri: 18, Sat: 16.
- Andratx (8C) 15C, light west breeze; humidity 75%. Thu: 18, Fri: 16, Sat: 15.
- Binissalem (6C) 14C, gentle southwest breeze veering west; humidity 70%. Thu: 18, Fri: 17, Sat: 15.
- Palma (8C) 15C, light southwest breeze veering west; humidity 65%. Thu: 18, Fri: 17, Sat: 16.
- Pollensa (6C) 16C, calm increasing to fresh west breeze; humidity 60%. Thu: 22, Fri: 19, Sat: 16.
- batons (5C) 14C, gentle southwest breeze increasing to moderate west; humidity 75%. Thu: 18, Fri: 17, Sat: 15.
- Saint Lawrence (7C) 15C, light southwest breeze increasing to moderate west; humidity 70%. Thu: 19, Fri: 18, Sat: 16.
- Santanyi (7C) 15C, light west breeze; humidity 75%. Thu: 18, Fri: 17, Sat: 15.
- Sine (7C) 14C, gentle southwest breeze increasing to moderate west; humidity 75%. Thu: 19, Fri: 18, Sat: 15.
- Soller (7C) 15C, light west breeze; humidity 60%. Thu: 19, Fri: 17, Sat: 15.
* Wind scale: Light breeze to 11 km/h; gentle to 19; moderate to 28; fresh to 38.
Tuesday Weather Recap
AEMET’s daily summary (4:30pm readings):
- Highs: 18.0°C Muro, 17.9°C Port Pollença, 17.8°C Capdepera
- Lows: 4.9°C Palma University, 5.3°C Son Torrella (Escorca)
- Rainfall: 1.4L/m² Can Zion (Compos), 0.2L Portocolom
- Peak Gusts: 88 km/h Serra Alfabia (Bunyola), 73 km/h Cabrera
Mallorca’s emergency services confirm they’re monitoring Leonardo’s progression through AEMET’s storm tracking systems. For real-time updates, residents should check official channels.
Weather data sourced directly from AEMET’s Balearic Meteorological Center. Municipal predictions updated every 6 hours.
For continuous updates, visit the original forecast bulletin.
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