AEMET Issues Red Rain Alerts for Valencia and Northern Castellón Through Monday
Emergency services warn of flash-flood risk from the remnants of ex-hurricane Gabrielle, with up to 180 l/m2 possible in short periods.
Overview
- Red-level warnings cover the litoral and south of Valencia province and the northern coast of Castellón from midnight Sunday until 23:59 Monday.
- Forecasts call for accumulations up to 180 liters per square meter in 12 hours, with some downpours potentially compressing into 3–4 hours.
- AEMET highlights elevated danger of sudden flooding in low-lying areas, ramblas and arroyos during the most intense showers.
- Elsewhere in the region the alert level is orange, except the southern coast of Alicante, which is on yellow advisory status.
- Authorities suspended classes in Valencia and other municipalities, issued ES-Alert guidance to seek higher ground in flood zones, reinforced 112 staffing, and urged people to avoid nonessential travel and follow Protección Civil instructions.