Live Updates on the Storm: AEMET Elevates Alert to Orange for Ibiza and Formentera
Severe Weather Alerts in Valencia, Alicante, and the Balearic Islands
Residents of Valencia, Alicante, and the Balearic Islands are facing significant weather challenges this Tuesday, as the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued orange alerts due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. These alerts indicate anticipated water accumulations that could lead to serious localized flooding.
Impact of Heavy Rainfall in Valencia and Alicante
The coastal areas of Valencia and Alicante are under an orange alert until noon today, with forecasts predicting rain accumulations of up to 140 liters per square meter over just 12 hours. The previous alert for intense thunderstorms, which indicated up to 80 liters of rain in a short period, expired at 8:00 AM.
Conditions in the Balearic Islands
The orange alert continues in the Balearic Islands until 3:00 PM, with expectations of significant rainfall in Ibiza, Formentera, and parts of Mallorca, particularly the Sierra de Tramuntana, southern regions, and the eastern coast. The forecast predicts rainfall of 50 liters in just one hour and 120 liters within a 12-hour window.
Weather Forecast for Tuesday
AEMET highlights the ongoing instability in the eastern and southeastern parts of the Peninsula as well as the Balearic Islands, attributed to a cold trough at higher altitudes. Throughout the day, expect predominantly cloudy skies with potential thunderstorms, particularly in the following regions:
- Community Valenciana
- Murcia
- Balearic Islands
- Coastal areas of Valencia and Alicante
- Cartagena
- Mallorca
- Pitiusas
During the afternoon, additional cloud formation is expected, particularly in the southern and southeastern regions, which may lead to sporadic showers. These showers are more likely in the eastern Pyrenees and could also produce occasional thunderstorms in the mountainous areas of the southeastern third.
Stable Weather Forecast in Northwestern Regions
In contrast to the ongoing severe weather in the east, expect stable conditions in the northwestern regions of the Peninsula, characterized by mostly clear skies with morning low clouds and some occasional drizzle along the Cantabrian coast.
As weather conditions can change rapidly, residents are advised to stay updated with local advisories and prepare for possible flooding and severe weather impacts throughout the regions affected.
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