UK and other expats be careful – Red weather alerts for Andalucia & schools closed Wednesday

Spanish State Meteorological Agency AEMET issued a red alert for heavy rainstorms on Wednesday, 4th February in Malaga Province. Forecasts show that accumulations of water could reach 150 litres/square metre or more in 12 hours. The schools in Andalucia will be closed on Wednesday because of the bad weather.

It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. red alertThe “extraordinary danger” sign will be active in the Ronda region starting at midnight and lasting throughout the day.

Expect storm activity until mid-February

Storm Leonardo will again target Andalucia, this time with Malaga in its direct path. According to its latest update. AEMET upgraded the rainfall warning to red for the province.

There will be orange and yellow alerts on the rest of Malaga’s province map, with warnings for strong winds, intense rainfall, and dangerous coastal phenomena.

The specialist weather portal MeteoredBy the early morning of tomorrow, a very heavy rain will start in the far west and south of Andalusia. The rain will continue to fall throughout the day, and spread out into the rest of southern Spain. The afternoon will see the strongest maritime storm in the eastern part of the country, extending from the Strait up to Almeria.

Andalucia schools close due to bad weather

Almeria is not included in the Andalucia region will be closing the schools all day Due to the dangers associated with the red warnings.
Juanma Moreno announced the suspension of classes in Andalusia, except for Almeria, in all schools and institutions. Universities are also advised to adopt this measure. But be cautious. Many classes are now being taught online. You can ask your child’s teacher about the plans.

The most severe weather will be expected on Wednesday, when a warm, moist air mass and the first frontal system associated with Leonardo arrive.

Axarquia, Malaga province and Costa del Sol will be hardest hit

The Costa del Sol and Axarquia are the most popular destinations in Malaga. AEMET maintains an orange warning for Between 90 and 100 litres per 12 hours. In the western part of the zone, it is possible to accumulate more than 150 litres within 24 hours. In the remainder, 40 litres are expected to accumulate in 12 hours,” says the agency.

Forecasters say that in Antequera the warning level will be yellow, with 90 litres of precipitation accumulated in 12 hours. However, “locally records exceeding 120 litres within 24 hours are possible,” they said.

Storm Leonardo will bring gale force winds

Stormy winds are expected to accompany the storm. Very strong gusts will be seen in large areas. maritime storm conditionsAEMET warns that “this could cause trees or branches to fall, and damage to infrastructure and property.” Forecasts indicate maximum gusts between 70-80 km/h in the west, across the province. (Activating a separate warning until 8pm.

Parallel to this, the agency added a 3rd orange warning for coastal phenomenon in the capital and the regions of Costa del Sol (Guadalhorce), Axarquia, and Guadalhorce. Winds of 60-75 km/h (force 8), and waves between 3-4 metres, are forecast from early morning Wednesday until late evening.