THE ATMOSPHERE TODAY · EVENT← TODAY'S COVERTHE RISK WINDOW
Spain's second Mediterranean episode arrived weaker and further north than forecast: the only orange is in Catalonia, for gusts to 90 km/h and waves to 4 m. Valencia is yellow for wind, and France has eased to yellow. Two people have died, and one is still missing at Pineda de Mar. (Handled with care.)
THE RECORD
10 turning points on record since Sep 28 — the 8 most recent shown.
Oct 8reclassified water → severe · building → easing · eased sharply
Oct 7easing → building
Oct 6peak → easing
Oct 4easing → peak
Oct 3peak → easing · eased sharply
Oct 2building → peak
Oct 1peak → building · intensified sharply
Sep 30↑ intensified sharply
CONNECTED
Wind on one coast, a low river inland — Catalonia takes 90 km/h gusts while the Rhine at Kaub slips to 0 cm..