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The Star
22-05-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Spain confirms hottest 3-yr period on record
MADRID, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has confirmed that 2022-2024 marks the hottest three-year period ever recorded in the country. Although 2024 was slightly cooler than the previous two years, it featured three major heatwaves, 31 new high-temperature records, and longer, more intense hot spells. AEMET spokesman Ruben del Campo warned of worsening nighttime heat, noting a shift from "tropical nights" above 20 degrees centigrade to "torrid nights" above 25 degrees centigrade, with some nights approaching 30 degrees centigrade. Sea temperatures also rose for the second consecutive year, contributing to extreme weather events-including the deadly Valencia storm in October, which killed 227 people and broke rainfall records. Del Campo also stressed the growing impact of persistent heatwaves on public health and climate risk.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Dramatic moment Ryanair flight is forced to abort landing last minute just after touching down in Tenerife during storm
THIS is the shocking moment a Ryanair passenger jet was forced to abort its landing - just moments after touching down in the Canaries. The pilot, unable to land the aircraft at Tenerife South Airport due to stormy weather conditions, had to perform a special manoeuvre. 4 4 4 Footage captured by the control tower shows the plane rocking from side to side before touching down in Tenerife on Thursday. The aircraft can then be seen sharply pitching up and beginning to climb back into the air. An aborted landing of this kind is referred to as a "go-around" manoeuvre in aviation. When conditions are deemed unsafe for landing, pilots initiate this action to make another approach or divert to an alternative airport. Spanish air traffic controllers, who said the approach was aborted due to a "wind shear-related glitch", explained the process: "This is how a shear-related glitch looks from the Tenerife South control tower," they wrote, sharing the footage on X. A wind shear refers to a sudden change in speed over a short distance which is said to be often caused by small, yet intense storm bursts. The controllers revealed in the comments on X how a "go-around" is executed. They wrote: "There's a published missed approach manoeuvre, so, in principle, we know what they're going to do. "And if we need to give them alternative instructions, we give them those too." No serious incidents or injuries were reported. Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) reported that adverse weather impacted airports across the Canary Islands on Thursday. "Multiple missed approaches" were recorded throughout the day due to strong tailwinds and runway conditions, Canarian Weekly reports. It comes as Spain started May with heavy rainfall as a powerful Atlantic front has swept across the country, bringing widespread showers, hail and cooler temperatures. Piedrabuena, in central Spain, was hit by rain and hail showers, leaving streets coated in white. AEMET issued orange alerts for severe storms, strong winds and hail in central and eastern areas of the peninsula. This weather follows Storm Nuria, the fourteenth named high-impact storm of the season. In early April, a red alert was issued in the Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife and La Palma, due to "hurricane-force" winds. The Canary Islands, typically known for their sunny weather and average temperatures around 18°C, saw extreme conditions. 4
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Terrifying moment Ryanair passenger jet lurches from side to side and is forced to abort its landing moments after touching down during storm in Tenerife
A Ryanair passenger jet was forced to abort its landing moments after touching down in a popular Spanish holiday destination, video captured by air traffic controllers has revealed. Footage allegedly captured from the control tower shows the plane lurching from side to side as it attempted to land at Tenerife South Airport during a storm last Thursday. The flight deck was forced to abort its final approach due to what controllers described as a 'shear-related glitch'. The pilot quickly executed an apparent 'go-around' manoeuvre, which sees an aircraft begin a climb back into the air instead of landing. A go-around manoeuvre is initiated when conditions are deemed unsafe for landing. Spain 's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) says adverse weather impacted airports across the Canary Islands - including Tenerife South and Gran Canaria - on Thursday. Several missed approaches were recorded throughout the day due to strong tailwinds, opposing runway conditions and wind shears, Canarian Weekly reports. A wind shear, which caused the pilot in Tenerife to abort landing, refers to a sudden change in speed or velocity over a short distance. Meteorologists say they are most often caused by small, yet intense storm bursts. 'This is how a shear-related glitch looks from the Tenerife South control tower,' Spanish air traffic controllers wrote as they shared the footage online. The controllers, in a series of comments on X, revealed that when a wind shear occurs, the crew will inform them that they are 'executing a go-around'. 'There's a published missed approach manoeuvre, so, in principle, we know what they're going to do. And if we need to give them alternative instructions, we give them those too,' the controllers explained. Air traffic control will then ask the crew what there intentions are, noting that they 'basically have three options'. Crew can either 'try again, divert to an alternate airport, or hold while they decide what to do', the controllers added. 'Based on that, we guide them according to their request. Often, they land without problems on the second attempt,' they concluded. Spanish air traffic control noted that 'several glitches were recorded' on Thursday due to wind shears. The controllers, in their posts, did not report any serious incidents or injuries.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Watch as HAILSTORMS pummel hols hotspot Spain and turn streets white… while Britain bakes in hottest start to May
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AS the UK sweltered through its hottest ever start to May yesterday, Spain was battered by yet another round of severe hailstorms. Typically sunny Piedrabuena, in central Spain, has been hit by rain and hail showers, leaving streets coated in white. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Thick hailstones blanketed the streets of Piedrabuena in Castile-La Mancha, Spain, earlier today Credit: x/@ajgomez23 4 Emergency trucks cleared the ice from the streets Credit: x/@volcaholic1 4 More showers are expected in parts of Spain over the weekend Credit: x/@volcaholic1 Spain has started May with heavy rainfall as a powerful Atlantic front has swept across the country, bringing widespread showers, hail and cooler temperatures. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued orange alerts for severe storms, strong winds and hail in central and eastern areas of the peninsula, These include Aragón, Castilla-La Mancha and the Valencian Community. In Ciudad Real, towns were blanketed by a thick layer of hail after a violent morning storm. Across much of the country, yellow alerts are in effect, including in Madrid, Andalusia, Catalonia, Galicia, and the Balearic Islands, due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Despite the dramatic weather, Aemet insists that there has been 'no unusual meteorological phenomenon.' In southern Galicia, thunderstorms lit up the skies overnight, signaling more unsettled weather to come. Temperatures are also falling, with most areas unlikely to exceed 30°C, except in parts of Murcia. Cities like Jaén, Granada, and Lleida will barely reach 26°C. Looking ahead, Saturday will bring thickening clouds and more showers, especially in the west, east interior and Balearic Islands. By Sunday, rain is expected almost everywhere, with persistent downpours likely in the north. Moment Brit hols hotspot is turned WHITE as it's pummeled with 2 inches in HAIL This weather follows Storm Nuria, the fourteenth named high-impact storm of the season. In early April, a red alert was issued in the Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife and La Palma, due to "hurricane-force" winds. In anticipation of the storm, schools in Tenerife, La Palma and La Graciosa were closed. The Canary Islands, typically known for their sunny weather and average temperatures around 18°C, saw extreme conditions, which affected both locals and tourists. Britons were advised to avoid the islands from midnight on April 3 due to the severe weather. In late March, the Costa del Sol area also was battered by hailstones and torrential rain, particularly in Alhaurín el Grande, where streets were covered in ice and water. A popular expat town by Costa del Sol was also battered by hailstones and torrential rain in late March. March 2025 was recorded as the second-wettest March in Spain since 1943, with severe weather events impacting much of the country. Meanwhile, Valencia was left devastated by deadly floods in October, which claimed the lives of 219 people.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Watch as HAILSTORMS pummel hols hotspot Spain and turn streets white… while Britain bakes in hottest start to May
AS the UK sweltered through its hottest ever start to May yesterday, Spain was battered by yet another round of severe hailstorms. Typically sunny Piedrabuena, in central Spain, has been hit by rain and hail showers, leaving streets coated in white. 4 4 4 Spain has started May with heavy rainfall as a powerful Atlantic front has swept across the country, bringing widespread showers, hail and cooler temperatures. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued orange alerts for severe storms, strong winds and hail in central and eastern areas of the peninsula, These include Aragón, Castilla-La Mancha and the Valencian Community. In Ciudad Real, towns were blanketed by a thick layer of hail after a violent morning storm. Across much of the country, yellow alerts are in effect, including in Madrid, Andalusia, Catalonia, Galicia, and the Balearic Islands, due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Despite the dramatic weather, Aemet insists that there has been 'no unusual meteorological phenomenon.' In southern Galicia, thunderstorms lit up the skies overnight, signaling more unsettled weather to come. Temperatures are also falling, with most areas unlikely to exceed 30°C, except in parts of Murcia. Cities like Jaén, Granada, and Lleida will barely reach 26°C. Looking ahead, Saturday will bring thickening clouds and more showers, especially in the west, east interior and Balearic Islands. By Sunday, rain is expected almost everywhere, with persistent downpours likely in the north. Moment Brit hols hotspot is turned WHITE as it's pummeled with 2 inches in HAIL This weather follows Storm Nuria, the fourteenth named high-impact storm of the season. In early April, a red alert was issued in the Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife and La Palma, due to "hurricane-force" winds. In anticipation of the storm, schools in Tenerife, La Palma and La Graciosa were closed. The Canary Islands, typically known for their sunny weather and average temperatures around 18°C, saw extreme conditions, which affected both locals and tourists. Britons were advised to avoid the islands from midnight on April 3 due to the severe weather. In late March, the Costa del Sol area also was battered by hailstones and torrential rain, particularly in Alhaurín el Grande, where streets were covered in ice and water. March 2025 was recorded as the second-wettest March in Spain since 1943, with severe weather events impacting much of the country. Meanwhile, Valencia was left devastated by deadly floods in October, which claimed the lives of 219 people. 4
