Temperature Drops Over 10°C After Days Near 30°C as Storm Warnings Return

Temperatures in Spain’s Valencia region plummeted by more than 10 degrees Celsius after days of near 30°C heat, triggering a sudden shift from summer conditions to cooler weather that prompted residents to wear jackets and brought back storm warnings.

The dramatic temperature drop, described as a “thermal toboggan” effect, occurred across the Comunitat Valenciana following a period of unusually high spring heat. Weather patterns shifted rapidly, replacing sunny and mild conditions with increased cloud cover and the return of thunderstorm alerts.

Residents reported needing to switch from summer attire to warmer clothing almost overnight as the region experienced one of its most abrupt seasonal transitions in recent memory. The change disrupted typical late April expectations, which usually feature gradually warming temperatures leading into the summer season.