Yellow Weather Alert Issued

Yellow Weather Alert Issued. Heavy rain and strong winds are likely to continue this week as the Costa Del Sol is placed on Yellow Alert.

Spain’s national weather agency has placed Andalucia on a Yellow Alert until Thursday. The warning comes after the region has already experienced heavy rainfall. Strong winds are also expected to batter coastal areas.

You can see the latest forecast here.

Snow was last seen in 2017 on the Costa Del Sol

Snow On The Costa Del Sol

Some light snowfall has already been reported in Mijas and Estepona, with more snow likely in areas above 1200 metres from sea level. Snow was last seen on the Costa Del Sol in January 2017, check out our photo gallery here!

If you see any snow please send your pictures to dave@global.fm or whatsapp 693663366.

Malaga Airport Delays

Adverse weather conditions can sometimes cause delays at Malaga airport. Check which flights are affected with our 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: 21.01.2020

Written by Dave James