Unseasonably hot weather to start the San Juan long weekend
Temperatures will exceed 35ºC in many inland areas, possibly reaching 40ºC in the West.
BarcelonaThe heat has increased significantly in recent hours, with a very warm, summer-like atmosphere. Specifically on the coast of Barcelona city, where the 25.2°C recorded is the highest temperature since 2006, the beginning of the data series, according to observer Diego Lázaro. Segrià with hail.
And the heat will arrive starting this Friday and continuing throughout the Sant Joan long weekend, coinciding with the official arrival of summer early Saturday morning. A gusty wind and a subtropical anticyclone ridge will be the main drivers of this very hot spell worthy of the dog days. Many inland areas will reach or exceed 35°C, but toward the west, the first 40°C of the year will most likely be recorded over these days. Uncontrolled and unseasonable heat for the time of year will continue throughout the long weekend, with only slight rises and falls in temperatures. Tropical nights and poor sleep will gain ground, and the mugginess will be pronounced on the coast. All this with more irregular afternoon showers in the north and west of the country, although the festival looks calm.
Friday: unbridled heat
Temperatures will rise even further this Friday, with intense heat and the heat of the dog days, which is inappropriate for the time of year, considering it's the last official day of astronomical spring. In Ponent, temperatures could reach the first 40°C of the year. Meteocat has issued intense heat warnings for several regions on both Friday and Saturday.
Along the coast, temperatures will also reach 30°C in some places, with very intense heat. A harsh summer day will be accompanied by sunshine and some dusty conditions. The pre-Pyrenees are expected to experience some milder temperatures in other inland areas.
San Juan Bridge with extreme heat
On Saturday at 4:42 a.m., summer officially arrives, although the summer vibe has been in place in our house for several days now. Temperatures will reach their peak in many places, with values a few degrees higher than Friday's. Extreme heat with many highs reaching or exceeding 35°C inland again, but hovering around 40°C in the West Bank and the Ebro Valley. Tropical lows will be very frequent, while the muggy conditions will be very uncomfortable near the sea.
On Sunday, the thermometer may drop only slightly, but on Monday, it will rise again and temperatures could reach or touch 40°C in the west. Small nuances in a context of very hot weather and an atmosphere more reminiscent of a dog day than early summer throughout the Sant Joan long weekend. And it looks like the heat will continue throughout the coming week.
As for the sky, the sun will generally dominate, but the afternoons will see repeated cloud cover due to the same heat, with new showers and intermittent thunderstorms mainly in the Pyrenees, the Pre-Pyrenees, and Els Ports. Some showers will also reach inland areas and the west. Sunday's afternoon seems to be busiest, while the festival will be quiet overall.