Storm Emilia Continues to Impact Spain with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Storm Emilia is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and temperature drops across Spain, with regional alerts issued for severe weather.
- • Storm Emilia expected to affect Spain with heavy rain until Sunday.
- • Southern regions may receive over 100 liters per square meter of rain, with some areas over 150 l/m2.
- • The Canary Islands government issues wind alert with gusts up to 100 km/h.
- • Temperatures drop in eastern regions with snowfall above 2000 meters.
- • Thunderstorms, hail, and fog expected in parts of Spain on Sunday.
Key details
Storm Emilia, which formed recently, is affecting Spain with significant weather events expected to last until Sunday. According to weather reports, the storm is bringing heavy and persistent rainfall particularly in the southern regions, with some areas such as Cádiz, Ceuta, and Málaga expecting over 100 liters per square meter, and potentially up to 150 liters per square meter. The storm's Atlantic front is moving precipitation from west to east, mostly impacting the western half of the peninsula with scattered effects in southern and eastern areas, including occasional rainfall in the Balearic Islands and persistent precipitation in northern mountainous zones of the Canary Islands.
Temperatures are forecasted to drop slightly in the eastern part of the peninsula, the Balearic Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, and the Canary Islands, with weak frosts predicted in northern mountain regions and snowfall expected above 2000 meters. Moderate to strong northern winds are affecting various coastal zones, with the Government of the Canary Islands issuing a wind alert across the entire archipelago. This alert, effective from 3:00 pm on December 12, warns of winds averaging 40 to 60 km/h and gusts potentially reaching 100 km/h, prompted by data from the State Meteorological Agency.
On Sunday, the storm may cause thunderstorms and hail particularly in central and southeastern Spain, with fog anticipated in Galicia and northeastern regions. Residents are advised to follow safety and self-protection guidelines due to the severe weather conditions. The combined effects of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and lowered temperatures highlight the ongoing impact of Storm Emilia on Spain's weather conditions.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
