AEMET Issues Another Weather Warning. Spain’s national weather agency has placed the Costa Del Sol on a yellow alert for extreme heat on Tuesday.
AEMET Issues Another Weather Warning
The Costa Del Sol has been placed on yellow alert for extreme heat on Tuesday (6th July). Following a weekend of blistering high temperatures, the coast is once again expecting top temperatures of around 37c tomorrow. The alert is in place from 12noon to 9pm.
Over the weekend the highest temperature recorded in our area was 40.7c in Estepona. This was at 7pm on Sunday. Velez-Malaga reported temperatures of 40.c, and inland areas including Coin recorded highs of 38.5c
Increased Fire Risk
With the high temperatures comes an increased risk of fires which have been known to devastate areas of the Costa Del Sol in the past. There is also an increased risk to animals, as pet owners are being reminded to provide shade and water for their animals.
Malaga Airport Delays
Adverse weather conditions can sometimes cause delays at Malaga airport. Check which flights are affected with out live flight tracker here.
Types Of Weather Warnings
Yellow: Be aware. Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect people in the concerned area. Yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day-to-day activities.
Amber: Be prepared. There is an increased likelihood of bad weather affecting people in the concerned area, which could potentially disrupt people’s plans and possibly cause travel delays, road and rail closures, interruption to power and the potential risk to life and property.
Red: Take action. Extreme weather is expected. Red means people in the concerned areas should take action now to keep themselves and others safe from the impact of the weather. Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely.
Published: 05.07.2021
Written by Dave James
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