Spain's Weather Agency Warns of Sudden Change: Storms and Falling Temperatures
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Spain's national weather agency, AEMET, has warned of a sudden change in the weather this week. It described the shift as a "sudden weather change."
According to AEMET, maximum temperatures will fall sharply across the country. The agency described the drop as "notable or extraordinary," meaning it will be very large.
AEMET also warned about strong storms that are expected between tomorrow and Friday. These storms may bring heavy rain and difficult weather conditions.
Three regions along the Mediterranean coast will be especially affected. They are expected to receive more than 50 litres of rain per square metre during this period.
This amount of rain is considered high and could lead to flooding or travel disruption in some areas.
AEMET described the change as a "thermal collapse," a term used when temperatures fall very quickly in a short time. The agency said this sudden shift will bring autumn conditions to Spain almost overnight.
Until now, many parts of Spain have experienced warmer temperatures typical of late summer. This new weather pattern is expected to end that period abruptly.
Authorities are likely to issue further updates as the storms and temperature drop approach. Residents in the Mediterranean regions, in particular, are advised to stay alert to official warnings this week.
Vocabulary10 words
- AEMET
- Spain's official agency that studies and reports the weather
- weather agency
- an organisation that gives official information about weather
- temperatures
- how hot or cold the air is
- storms
- periods of bad weather with strong wind, rain, or thunder
- Mediterranean
- the sea and coastal areas of southern Europe
- collapse
- a sudden, big fall in level or amount
- autumn
- the season between summer and winter, when it gets cooler
- flooding
- when water covers land that is usually dry
- abruptly
- suddenly, without warning
- disruption
- a problem that stops something working normally
Quiz
Answer key
1. A sudden change in the weather 2. Notable or extraordinary 3. Three Mediterranean regions
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Spain's national weather agency, AEMET, has warned of a sudden change in the _____ this week. It described the shift as a "sudden weather change."
According to AEMET, maximum _____ will fall sharply across the country. The agency described the drop as "notable or extraordinary," meaning it will be very large.
AEMET also warned about strong _____ that are expected between tomorrow and Friday. These storms may bring heavy rain and difficult weather conditions.
Three regions along the _____ coast will be especially affected. They are expected to receive more than 50 litres of rain per square metre during this period.
This amount of rain is considered high and could lead to _____ or travel disruption in some areas.
AEMET described the change as a "thermal _____," a term used when temperatures fall very quickly in a short time. The agency said this sudden shift will bring autumn conditions to Spain almost overnight.
Until now, many parts of Spain have experienced warmer temperatures typical of late summer. This new weather pattern is expected to end that period _____.
Authorities are likely to issue further updates as the storms and temperature drop approach. Residents in the Mediterranean regions, in particular, are advised to stay _____ to official warnings this week.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever experienced a sudden change in weather? What happened?
- Why do you think AEMET uses strong words like "extraordinary" to describe this change?
- How can heavy rain and storms affect daily life in a region?
- Do you think weather warnings like this one are helpful? Why or why not?