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Aemet Names 'Alice' and Expands Orange Rain Warnings on Spain's East Coast

Aemet warns of a high flash‑flood risk on the Mediterranean coast through the weekend.

Overview

  • A special advisory is in force for a high‑impact upper‑level low bringing very heavy, persistent rain from late Wednesday until at least Sunday.
  • Orange alerts now cover the coastal north of Valencia and the south of Alicante, with forecasts up to roughly 40 l/m² in an hour and 100–140 l/m² in 12 hours in some zones.
  • Initial showers are expected late Wednesday in eastern Castilla‑La Mancha and inland Valencia before spreading Thursday to Catalonia, the Valencian Community, Murcia and the Balearic Islands.
  • Additional warnings include orange for Cuenca and yellow for areas such as Albacete, Castellón and parts of Andalucía and Murcia, with thunderstorms and hail possible.
  • Forecasters flag uncertainty over Alice’s exact track and day‑to‑day impacts and urge close monitoring of updates and local safety guidance.