Stormy pattern to bring flash flooding to parts of Spain, France
By
Maura Kelly, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Apr 19, 2020 6:42 PM EDT
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As residents across Spain look to ease lockdown conditions across the country, the stormy pattern that settled over the region early in the month will continue to keep people indoors.
The unsettled pattern over the Iberian Peninsula is forecast to continue through midweek as a storm spins over the western Mediterranean.
A storm that tracked south of Spain this past weekend is forecast to meander over the Mediterranean Sea through Wednesday.
As the storm moves over water, it will pull in more moisture and fuel areas of heavier rain across the Mediterranean region.
These storms will bring downpours to Spain, southern France and the Balearic Islands through Wednesday.
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AccuWeather Meteorologist Tiffany Fortier expects that rain totals into Wednesday will reach 50-100 mm (2-4 inches) across far northeastern Spain and southwestern France.
An AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 125 mm (6 inches) will be possible in this area, especially into the eastern Pyrenees Mountains.
Fortier warns that, "Due to heavy rain in northeast Spain and southern France, roads will be susceptible to flooding which can cause travel disruptions."
Isolated flash flooding can develop in low-lying and poor drainage locations across larger portion of Spain and southern France, but northeastern Spain and southwestern France will be the most likely location for more widespread flooding.
"Barcelona will be especially susceptible to urban flooding," adds Fortier.
Flooding will be enhanced by streams and rivers that are already running high due to the 119 mm (4.67 inches) of rain that the city received since Sunday.
Thunderstorms that develop can also produce locally strong wind gusts.
The continued wet weather will keep people inside as the country passes the one-month mark of lockdown. Spanish officials have announced they will relax the strict measures keeping children at home by the end of the month, reported BBC News.
Outside of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, drier conditions are expected to return to the area during the second half of the week.
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Stormy pattern to bring flash flooding to parts of Spain, France
By Maura Kelly, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Apr 19, 2020 6:42 PM EDT
Earth Day inspires billions around the world to try to be more aware of environmental impacts, but how did it begin?
As residents across Spain look to ease lockdown conditions across the country, the stormy pattern that settled over the region early in the month will continue to keep people indoors.
The unsettled pattern over the Iberian Peninsula is forecast to continue through midweek as a storm spins over the western Mediterranean.
A storm that tracked south of Spain this past weekend is forecast to meander over the Mediterranean Sea through Wednesday.
As the storm moves over water, it will pull in more moisture and fuel areas of heavier rain across the Mediterranean region.
These storms will bring downpours to Spain, southern France and the Balearic Islands through Wednesday.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE ACCUWEATHER APP
AccuWeather Meteorologist Tiffany Fortier expects that rain totals into Wednesday will reach 50-100 mm (2-4 inches) across far northeastern Spain and southwestern France.
An AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 125 mm (6 inches) will be possible in this area, especially into the eastern Pyrenees Mountains.
Fortier warns that, "Due to heavy rain in northeast Spain and southern France, roads will be susceptible to flooding which can cause travel disruptions."
Isolated flash flooding can develop in low-lying and poor drainage locations across larger portion of Spain and southern France, but northeastern Spain and southwestern France will be the most likely location for more widespread flooding.
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"Barcelona will be especially susceptible to urban flooding," adds Fortier.
Flooding will be enhanced by streams and rivers that are already running high due to the 119 mm (4.67 inches) of rain that the city received since Sunday.
Thunderstorms that develop can also produce locally strong wind gusts.
The continued wet weather will keep people inside as the country passes the one-month mark of lockdown. Spanish officials have announced they will relax the strict measures keeping children at home by the end of the month, reported BBC News.
Outside of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, drier conditions are expected to return to the area during the second half of the week.
Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.
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