Heavy Rain and Storms to Hit Spain This Weekend
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Spain is preparing for a weekend of bad weather as a trough, a weather system that changes atmospheric conditions, moves across the country.
According to weather reports, inland areas will be the most affected. These regions can expect heavy rain, strong storms and even hail, which is made of small pieces of ice that fall like rain.
Weather authorities have issued a warning for the weekend, advising people in the affected zones to take care. Warnings like this are given when weather conditions could be dangerous.
Along with the rain and storms, temperatures will also drop. Experts describe the change as “notable,” meaning people will clearly feel the difference in temperature.
The arrival of this trough marks a shift in the weather pattern across Spain. While coastal areas may see milder effects, the interior of the country is expected to feel the strongest impact.
Authorities recommend that residents in affected areas stay informed through official updates, as conditions could change quickly during the weekend.
Vocabulary10 words
- trough
- a weather system that brings big changes
- atmospheric conditions
- the state of the air and weather
- inland
- areas far from the coast
- heavy rain
- rain that falls hard and fast
- storms
- very strong bad weather
- hail
- small balls of ice that fall from clouds
- warning
- an official message about possible danger
- notable
- clear and easy to notice
- affected
- changed or influenced by something
- weather pattern
- the usual or expected type of weather
Quiz
Answer key
1. Inland areas 2. Take care because conditions could be dangerous 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Spain is preparing for a weekend of bad weather as a _____, a weather system that changes atmospheric conditions, moves across the country.
According to weather reports, _____ areas will be the most affected.
These regions can expect heavy rain, strong storms and even _____, which is made of small pieces of ice.
Weather authorities have issued a _____ for the weekend, advising people in the affected zones to take care.
Experts describe the temperature change as “_____,” meaning people will clearly feel the difference.
While coastal areas may see milder effects, the _____ of the country is expected to feel the strongest impact.
Authorities recommend that residents in affected areas stay _____ through official updates.
Discussion questions
- How do you usually prepare for storms or heavy rain in your area?
- Why do you think inland areas are often more affected by certain weather systems than coastal ones?
- Do you think weather warnings are effective in keeping people safe? Why or why not?
- Have you ever experienced a sudden drop in temperature like the one described in the article?