AEMET issues a yellow warning for storms and rain in the Almanzora Valley in the early hours of Wednesday
Yellow warning in the Almanzora Valley and Los Vélez on Wednesday 7, from 00:00 to 05:59, for storms with possible hail and rain of 15 litres in one hour.
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AEMET, Spain’s state weather agency, has issued a yellow warning for storms and for rain in the Almanzora Valley and Los Vélez area for the early hours of Wednesday 7 October, from 00:00 to 05:59. According to its official warnings feed, 15 litres per square metre could fall in one hour, and the storms come with a chance of hail. The probability of these phenomena occurring is between 40 and 70%.
It is the fifth day with a warning in the district in a week, after those on Thursday 1, Friday 2 (orange), Saturday 3 and Sunday 4. For now, AEMET does not expect any warnings for the rest of Wednesday or for Thursday.
What to expect
- Tuesday 6: no warning, but rain is likely: in Albox, 90% in the morning and 85% in the afternoon, with a high of 27 degrees.
- Early hours of Wednesday 7, from 00:00 to 05:59: yellow warning for storms, with a chance of hail, and for rain of 15 litres per square metre in one hour.
- Rest of Wednesday: no warning for now; in Albox, a 65% chance of rain until midday and 75% in the afternoon.
- Thursday 8: no warning for the moment, with rain likely in the afternoon (70% in Albox).
Advice
AEMET asks people to stay alert and follow the latest forecast, as there could be moderate damage, especially in exposed areas. Andalusia’s 112 emergency service recommends the following:
- Avoid the roads during heavy rain. If you have to go out, check the state of the roads first, reduce your speed and follow the instructions of the officers.
- Do not cross flooded areas or pools of water, and do not camp or park next to watercourses, even if they are dry.
- If a storm catches you out in the countryside, keep away from isolated trees, rocks and metal objects.
- Remove anything the water could sweep away from patios, balconies and roof terraces. If water gets into your home, go to the upper floors and avoid basements and garages.
- In any emergency, call 112.
As the warning falls in the early hours, if you are going to take the car very early on Wednesday, check the forecast and the state of the roads 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 (Valle del Almanzora y Los Vélez).
