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Severe Storms Threaten Valencia with Hail, High Winds, and Tornado Risk

Aemet has issued an orange alert for interior Valencia until midnight, warning of supercells, damaging winds, and hail up to 6 cm in diameter.

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La Aemet sube a naranja el nivel de alerta por fuertes tormentas esta tarde en Valencia.
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Las plantaciones de cebolla en Daimiel se han visto gravemente afectadas por el granizo

Overview

  • The orange alert, indicating significant risk, is active in Valencia's interior from 12:00 UTC to midnight on May 2, 2025.
  • Forecasts predict supercell storms capable of producing hail up to 6 cm, winds exceeding 70 km/h, and potential tornadoes.
  • Requena faces a 95% chance of storms this afternoon, while Xàtiva has a lower probability at 45%.
  • Yellow alerts remain in effect for southern Castellón today, expanding to interior Alicante and southern Valencia on Saturday.
  • Authorities urge residents to seek shelter and prepare for potentially severe impacts, particularly in vulnerable areas.