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Mallorca Alert: 60mph Winds, 39C Heat Threaten Tourists
20 Aug
Summary
- Mallorca issued an orange weather warning for severe thunderstorms and high winds.
- Temperatures may soar to 39C, accompanied by torrential rain and strong gusts.
- Elsewhere in Spain, flash floods caused fatalities and earthquakes struck Granada.
Tourists in Mallorca have been warned to take extreme precautions as the island faces severe weather. An orange weather warning is in effect, with expectations of thunderstorms, torrential rain, and winds reaching up to 60mph. Temperatures are forecast to climb as high as 39C in some areas.
These stormy conditions are expected to persist into Friday, with potential for very strong gusts, particularly during the early hours. The Balearic Islands, including Menorca, are also under yellow warnings for unsettled conditions and rough seas. This alert follows recent incidents on the island, including damaged boats and oil spills.
Meanwhile, other regions of Spain are also grappling with extreme weather events. Castile and Leon experienced fatal flash floods and a landslide, resulting in three deaths and two injured babies. The Costa del Sol has seen heavy rain and hail, while Granada has been hit by two earthquakes, causing building damage and injuries.
