Storm Claudia Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Spain and Canary Islands
Storm Claudia is set to cause heavy rains over 350 mm and strong winds up to 100 km/h across Spain and the Canary Islands, prompting government alerts for public safety.
- • Storm Claudia will bring up to 350 mm of rain in Galicia and heavy rains elsewhere in western Spain.
- • The Canary Islands government declared a wind and rain alert starting November 12, with winds up to 90 km/h on Teide.
- • Strong winds of 70-100 km/h and heavy rainfall expected in the Canary Islands before the storm reaches the mainland.
- • Yellow alerts issued for heavy rain and strong winds across multiple peninsular regions from Thursday onwards.
Key details
Storm Claudia, the second named storm of the season, is expected to impact Spain starting this week, initially affecting the Canary Islands before moving onto the mainland from Thursday onwards. According to ElTiempo.es, some regions could see rainfall totals exceeding 350 mm, particularly in Galicia, with other western areas expecting 150-200 mm. The storm will bring heavy rains with accumulations over 40-60 mm within 12 hours beginning in Galicia and intensify with gusts of 70-100 km/h and up to 100 mm of rain in 12 hours by Wednesday in the Canary Islands.
Concurrently, the Government of the Canary Islands has declared a weather alert for strong winds and rain starting at noon on November 12. Moderate to strong southwest winds of 35-60 km/h are expected along coastal and midland areas, with mountainous zones experiencing stronger winds reaching 90 km/h on Mount Teide, accompanied by very strong gusts of 70-90 km/h, according to official government sources. Winds in western islands like La Palma, El Hierro, and La Gomera will shift to the west early Thursday before diminishing in the afternoon.
On the peninsula, the storm will cross regions such as Asturias, Castilla y León, Extremadura, and Andalusia, where yellow alerts for rainfall and strong winds remain in effect. The meteorological situation is predicted to stay unstable through the weekend with the storm weakening after Sunday. Residents are advised to follow emergency guidance and take precautions against the adverse weather conditions.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.