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Spain Downgrades Catalonia Storm Alert as Weather Risks Shift to Coastal and Island Regions

Storms, rough seas, abrupt temperature drops shift focus to the Balearic Islands, the southwest coast, the Canary Islands despite Catalonia’s extreme alert being lifted.

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Overview

  • Aemet removed the red warning for northern Catalonia on July 24 but continues amber and yellow advisories across Barcelona, Girona and Tarragona for heavy rain and thunderstorms.
  • Ibiza and Formentera remain under amber warnings for storms and rain, and Majorca’s eastern, northern and western coasts are under yellow alerts.
  • Coastal resorts from Benidorm to Alicante face yellow alerts for force 7 winds up to 50 km/h and waves of two to three metres.
  • Strong trade wind gusts are forecast in the Canary Islands, posing hazards for maritime traffic, coastal areas.
  • Meteorologists expect maximum temperatures to plunge sharply in parts of the Balearic Islands, the eastern mainland, the southeastern peninsula.