Weather instability is set to continue across the Balearic Islands this week, with the region bidding farewell to Storm ‘Francis’ before Storm ‘Goretti’ arrives on Friday. Thursday, 8 January, will act as a transitional day, with cloudy spells expected across the island. Temperatures are set to rise, particularly at night, with lows between 5°C and 10°C, while daytime highs will range from 14°C to 17°C. Winds will be moderate from the west, with occasional strong gusts.
María José Guerrero, spokesperson for the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) in the Balearics, said that Storm ‘Goretti’ will form overnight from Thursday to Friday in the English Channel. The storm is expected to bring moderate to strong south-westerly winds to Mallorca, shifting westerly in the afternoon.
Aemet has issued a yellow alert for strong gusts on Friday, 9 January, affecting the Serra de Tramuntana and the north and north-east of the island from 8pm. Gusts could reach up to 70 kilometres per hour, posing a risk to exposed areas.
Friday’s weather will see cloudy spells with a low chance of light, occasional rain. Night-time temperatures are expected to rise slightly, while daytime highs will remain largely unchanged.
Looking ahead to Saturday, 10 January, further cloudy spells are forecast, with a possibility of light rain. Daytime temperatures may drop slightly, while night-time temperatures will remain steady. Winds are expected to continue moderate to strong from the west.