Air Base damage. Credit: Facebook, World Of Fighter Jets, @Drecas_2000 Storm Kristin caused significant damage to Portugal’s Military Aviation Infrastructure The following are some of the most effective ways to improve your own effectiveness. January 28After extreme winds tore off the roof and doors of a maintenance shed at Monte Real Air BaseStorm Kristin could have affected a significant portion …
Read More »The Fujiwhara impact: the perfect storm in Spain that does not relent
Spain is currently experiencing continuous heavy rains, strong wind, and widespread alerts for weather due to Storm Joseph. A deep low pressure system, its unusual behaviour has been so prolonged because of a rare Fujiwhara effect. This unusual phenomenon is a combination of a powerful atmosphere river and intense precipitation. It keeps intense rain locked over many regions. This increases …
Read More »Storm Kristin brings snow, flooding and gridlocked roads to Spain
Snow creates major traffic problems on Madrid’s roads. Credit : Screenshot – X – DGT Spain did not take Wednesday, 28th January lightly. As Storm Kristin moved across the country over night, Spain woke to snow, flooding, closures of roads and power outages. From Andalucía to Madrid and Extremadura, emergency services have been dealing with the fallout since the early …
Read More »Safety and travel guide for expats in Spain during winter storms
Emergency services were dispatched to help motorists stranded. Photo Credit: Scharfsinn/Shutterstock Spain is currently experiencing severe winter weather that has caused transport disruptions and other essential services to be disrupted in many regions. Expats living or travelling in the country are advised to exercise caution and plan ahead. They should also be aware of possible hazards, especially on major motorways, …
Read More »Red weather warnings are issued along the coast of Portugal when Storm Kristin strikes
Storm Kristin. Credit: @severeweatherEU Red weather warnings Continue to enforce coastal Portugal As well as Storm Kristin Brings violent winds, rough waters and snowfall one dead This can cause widespread disruption. The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere, the weather authority in Portugal, warned that the storm could produce “waves of 7 to 8 meters high from the …
Read More »WATCH: Flying furniture, collapsing signs and rivers bursting banks – the trail of destruction Storm Joseph left across southern Spain
Residents in Andalucia battened the hatches as STORM Joseph caused havoc and destruction throughout southern Spain. A resident recorded a video showing tables and chairs falling 60 metres from a luxury Eurocity complex in Gibraltar. They smashed violently into the pavement below. Amazingly, there were no pedestrians in the area at the time of the accident and no injuries have …
Read More »Storm chaos looms across Andalucía as Almería faces red alert
Severe weather hits Andalucía as multiple alerts remain in place. Credit : Sergii_Petruk, Shutterstock Andalucía is bracing itself for a rough day of weather this Wednesday, January 28 , with powerful winds, heavy rain and dangerous sea conditions forecast across much of the region. The situation is particularly serious in Almería, where authorities have activated a red weather warning Extreme …
Read More »Spain prepares again for Storm Joseph, which will cause widespread flooding
Strong winds, heavy rain, and snow are forecast. Photo credit: uguruysal/Shutterstock After Storm Ingrid, and Spain’s National Meteorological Agency. Aemet. has issued another warning about another storm. Joseph, expected to bring several Amber and Red alerts for heavy rainfallIn the next few hours, there will be strong winds and significant snowfall in large areas of the country. This storm is …
Read More »Storm Harry settles in Spain with rain, strong winds and snow
Storm Harry brings torrential rains and high winds to Spain. Credit: Dancing_Man. Shutterstock Storm Harry has gripped Spain, but judging from the latest forecasts it is not in any hurry to leave. The system, which originated over the Mediterranean Sea, has settled over most of the country. It is bringing persistent rains, strong winds and snowfall in mountainous areas, especially …
Read More »From rain to snow: Spain on alert as a new DANA threatens chaos
Forecast map showing heavier rainfall expected in eastern Spain and the Balearic Islands. Credit : Youtube – Jorge Rey Spain is heading into a spell of weather that is likely to catch many people off guard. After days of unsettled conditions, forecasters now warn that things are about to turn rougher, with heavy rain, falling temperatures and the growing risk …
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