Spain Braces for Weekend Storms as Amber Warning Issued for Catalonia

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British holidaymakers visiting parts of Spain this weekend are preparing for potential disruption as severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecasted. Spain's national weather agency, Aemet, has issued an amber warning for Catalonia, an 'important risk' indicating heavy rainfall and strong winds. The region includes popular tourist destinations such as Barcelona, Valencia, Benidorm, and Alicante. Tourists in the coastal areas of Granada and Almeria should also be prepared for "periods of strong winds". The Balearic Islands, including Ibiza, Majorca, and Menorca, are under yellow weather alerts for heavy rain and storms.

Key Takeaways:

  • An amber warning has been issued for Catalonia by Spain's national weather agency, Aemet, indicating an 'important risk' of heavy rainfall and strong winds.
  • Up to 100mm of rainfall is predicted in just 12 hours in Catalonia, with yellow warnings for heavy rain and storms issued for the east coast, affecting destinations such as Valencia, Benidorm, and Alicante.
  • Tourists in the coastal areas of Granada and Almeria should prepare for "periods of strong winds".
  • The Balearic Islands, including Ibiza, Majorca, and Menorca, are under yellow weather alerts for heavy rain and storms.
  • Forecasters attribute this weekend's stormy conditions to a weather front moving eastwards across the country.

Statistics:

  • Up to 100mm of rainfall is predicted in just 12 hours in Catalonia.
  • Yellow warnings for heavy rain and storms have been issued for the east coast, affecting destinations such as Valencia, Benidorm, and Alicante.
  • Strong winds are predicted in the coastal areas of Granada and Almeria.
  • Yellow weather alerts for heavy rain and storms are in place until 2pm in Ibiza, continuing until 5pm in Majorca and 7pm in Menorca.
  • By Sunday, most of the warnings are anticipated to be lifted, although Ibiza and Majorca may still experience significant rain showers.

Sources:

  • Aemet (no date), quoted in the Manchester Evening News.
  • Manchester Evening News (no date).