Spain Braces for Extended Rain and Flooding as Unsettled Weather Set to Continue into March
Persistent Storms Threaten Multiple Regions
SPAIN could face further bouts of severe weather in the coming weeks, with meteorological models indicating prolonged heavy rainfall and flooding risks extending into March. Following weeks of persistent precipitation, weather outlooks suggest an unsettled pattern will dominate across large parts of the country.
Analog-based composite analysis made by 20th Century Reanalysis v3 shared via X by @Statisticizer.
Forecast Methodology and Predictions
These projections combine historical pattern analysis with modern climate data, comparing current atmospheric conditions to similar weather scenarios from past decades. Dr. Elena Castillo, climatologist at Barcelona Supercomputing Center, notes: “While not daily forecasts, these 30-day anomaly maps show statistically significant signals for above-average precipitation intensity in March.”
The separate and independent composite analysis made by NCEP/NCAR was shared via X by @Statisticizer.
High-Risk Areas Identified
Regions facing increased flooding vulnerability include:
- Western and southwestern Spain (Extremadura and western Andalucia)
- Central regions (Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid area)
- Northwestern Spain
- Parts of the northeast and Balearic Sea region
SYNTHESIZED CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW:
Meteorologists emphasize that these zones face heightened
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