Yellow Weather Warning For The Costa Del Sol

Yellow Weather Warning For The Costa Del Sol. Torrential rain is forecast for the Costa Del Sol on Friday 5th March.

Yellow Weather Warning For The Costa Del Sol

Spain’s national weather agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow weather warning for the Costa Del Sol. Coming into force at 3am on Friday 5th March, the alert is for torrential rain. Rainfall is expected to reach 15 litres an hour overnight and on Friday. The warning remains in place until 6pm on Friday.

The predicted rain fall is due to arrive whilst the Costa Del Sol is covered by an enormous dust cloud, which originated in the Sahara. Weather experts are concerned that the rain will deposit large amounts of mud and sludge from the dust cloud, and are urging motorists to take extra care especially on rural roads.

See the full forecast for the Costa Del Sol here.

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.

Orange: 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: 04.03.2021

Written by Dave James.