Storm Claudia Brings Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Across Western Spain
Storm Claudia brings heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rising temperatures to western Spain and the Canary Islands, prompting multiple weather warnings.
- • Storm Claudia causes heavy rains and winds with up to 100 l/m2 rainfall in the Canary Islands.
- • Galicia faces high rainfall risk up to 80 l/m2 and the northwest peninsula expects wind gusts up to 110 km/h.
- • Orange alerts for strong winds are active in Asturias and Cantabria on November 13.
- • Temperatures rise to 26 degrees in central Spain and Andalusia, exceed 30 degrees in Melilla, but drop in the Canary Islands and Galicia.
Key details
Storm Claudia continues to impact Spain with severe weather warnings issued for multiple regions. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) reports that Claudia has caused heavy rains and strong winds, particularly affecting the Canary Islands with "very strong storms" and accumulations reaching 100 liters per square meter. Galicia faces significant risk from persistent rainfall up to 80 l/m2, while wind gusts could hit 110 km/h in the northwest peninsula, potentially reaching hurricane force in the Cantabrian peaks. On November 13, Aemet issued orange alerts for strong winds in Asturias and Cantabria, with gusts expected throughout the day. Light rain will spread across western Spain, though Extremadura may see less precipitation. The Canary Islands remain under heavy rainfall with strong southern winds, while mainland Spain experiences rising temperatures up to 26 degrees in central regions and Andalusia, and slightly over 30 degrees in Melilla. Conversely, temperatures will drop in Galicia, the Canary Islands, and southern interior areas. Residents are advised to prepare for continued instability with potential river flooding, falling branches, and isolated tornadoes in western Andalucía. The storm's effects are expected to gradually ease by Friday, returning cooler conditions across most of the country.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.