Less Severe Sandstorms Expected

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Less Severe Sandstorms Expected. The forecast sandstorms on Monday and Tuesday will be less severe than others experienced recently.

Less Severe Sandstorms Expected

The dreaded dust clouds are returning to the Costa Del Sol, though they will be far less severe than those which we experienced recently. Storm Evelyn will bring heavy rainfall at times on Monday and Tuesday along with more Saharan sand, a phenomonon known as “calima”.

Sand sandstorm dust dustcloud calima Faye Carrington

A return of the recent red skies is unlikely.
Photo by Faye Carrington.

Red Skies Unlikely

Spain’s national weather agency (AEMET) are saying that the sandstorm will not be comparable with the previous calima on the Costa Del Sol. Jesús Riesco, meteorologist, says “Today there is haze, but it is less severe, not like the two previous episodes.” He added that a return of the red skies is highly unlikely and said there is litte cause for concern.

There are currently no weather warnings in place for Malaga Province. You can see the latest forecasts here.

Published: 11.04.2022

Written by Dave James.