AEMET issues a yellow warning for rain and storms in the Almanzora Valley this Saturday

AEMET, Spain’s state weather agency, has issued a yellow warning for rain and for storms in the Almanzora Valley and Los Vélez area for this Saturday, 17 October, from 12:00 to 23:59. According to its warnings, 20 litres per square metre could fall in one hour, and the storms could be accompanied by hail. This marks the arrival of the DANA (a cut-off low) that has been forecast since Tuesday.

Today, Friday, there is no warning in our area, although the odd light shower may fall in the afternoon (in Albox, a 55% chance between 12:00 and 18:00). There is one, however, from 14:00 to 20:59, in the Poniente, the provincial capital and the Campo de Tabernas, in case you have to go down to Almería.

What to expect

• Saturday 17, from 12:00 to 23:59: yellow warning for rain of 20 litres per square metre in one hour and for storms, which could bring hail. In Albox, the chance of rain is 80% in the morning and 100% in the afternoon, and the chance of a storm reaches 65% between 14:00 and 20:00.
• Sunday 18: for now, no warning in the district, but with a 100% chance of rain all day in Albox and a high of 23 degrees. For Andalusia, AEMET forecasts storms “that could be locally heavy, more likely and more intense in the eastern third”, according to La Voz de Almería.
• Monday 19: the rain continues, with a 95% chance in Albox, and the thermometer drops to 21 degrees.

AEMET considers Sunday and Monday to be the most adverse days of this spell of bad weather, although it expects the heaviest rain on the Mediterranean coast, the Costa del Sol and the Balearic Islands, according to its special warning.

Advice

AEMET asks people to stay alert and follow the most up-to-date forecast, because there could be moderate damage, especially in exposed areas. Andalusia’s 112 emergency service recommends:

• Avoid the roads during heavy rain. If you have to go out, check road conditions first, slow down and follow officers’ instructions.
• Do not cross flooded areas or pools of water, and do not camp or park next to riverbeds, even if they are dry.
• If the storm catches you in the countryside, keep away from isolated trees, rocks and metal objects.
• Clear patios, balconies and roof terraces of anything the water could sweep away.
• In any emergency, call 112.

Weekend plans

For now, no event is known to have been cancelled. If you have outdoor plans, such as Saturday’s slalom or Sunday’s classic vehicle meet, both in Macael, check the organisers’ social media first.

AEMET will update its warnings as the episode develops. You can check them at aemet.es, in the warnings section for the Almanzora Valley and Los Vélez area.