Europa Press, Jorge Rey, Getty Images Pro de BalazsKovacs, en.edatv.news AEMET Gets Ahead of Jorge Rey and Issues Urgent Warning: Half of Spain on Alert
Torrential rains, snowfalls, and hurricane-force winds put 16 communities on alert as the worst day of the storm approaches.
Spain is experiencing a day of great meteorological instability today. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an urgent warning due to the arrival of storm Jana, which will affect a large part of the country. A warning that comes even before Jorge Rey's, the young meteorology enthusiast who has sparked curiosity among many for his use of the "cabañuelas".
Official forecasts confirm what was already anticipated: today, March 8, will be the most challenging day of the storm. Up to 16 autonomous communities are on alert for heavy rain, snowfalls, very strong winds, and adverse coastal phenomena. The situation will be especially concerning in mountainous areas, where accumulations exceeding 3.9 in. (100 mm) in 24 hours are expected.
A Saturday Marked by the Storm Across Practically All of Spain
The passage of a second front, more powerful than the previous one, will bring widespread precipitation across almost the entire Peninsula. Showers are expected to be locally heavy in the southwest and northeast of the country. Regions like Andalusia, Castile and León, and the Pyrenees could accumulate significant amounts of rain.
Additionally, wind gusts will reach 56 mph (90 km/h) in mountainous areas. This factor will increase the wind chill and cause difficulties in circulation. In coastal areas, the maritime storm will affect both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, with waves up to 16.4 ft. (5 meters).
AEMET Puts 16 Communities on Alert: Orange and Yellow Level Warnings
AEMET has activated warnings in much of the country due to the arrival of a strong storm. A total of 16 autonomous communities are on alert for various adverse meteorological phenomena.
In six of them, the warning level is orange, indicating significant meteorological risk. Andalusia, Castile and León, Extremadura, Galicia, Navarre, and the Basque Country will be the most affected regions, with conditions that can generate dangerous situations.
On the other hand, ten communities remain under a yellow warning, which implies risk but with less intensity. Aragon, Asturias, Balearic Islands, Cantabria, Castile-La Mancha, Catalonia, the Community of Madrid, La Rioja, the Valencian Community, and Ceuta fall into this category.
Snowfalls, Wind, and Intense Cold in the Interior
Precipitation will be prominent in several communities. Although significant accumulations are expected mainly in the Central system and Andalusia. In fact, in some areas, they could exceed 3.9 in. (100 mm) in 24 hours, raising the risk of flooding.
Meanwhile, the drop in temperatures will bring snowfalls in high areas of the center and north of the country. Castile and León, Madrid, and Navarre are on alert for snow accumulations at low altitudes. Mountain roads may be affected by the storm.
Wind gusts will reach very high speeds in mountainous systems. According to AEMET's forecast, in Aragon, Castile-La Mancha, and Cantabria, peaks of 56 mph (90 km/h) could be recorded.
On the coasts, the swell will be intense, with waves up to 16.4 ft. (5 meters) in Galicia and Andalusia. It is recommended not to approach promenades or ports due to the risk of being swept away by the waves.
These alerts will be active throughout Saturday, although in some regions the situation will improve slightly in the afternoon. However, in the north and the interior of the peninsula, the storm will continue to affect until the last hours of the day.
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