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Mallorca Hit by 40ft Waves and Walnut-Sized Hail!
27 Nov
Summary
- Mallorca experienced 40ft waves and winds up to 90km/h.
- A freak hailstorm covered parts of the island in ice.
- Neighboring Menorca and other parts of Spain also face severe weather.
Mallorca has been battered by a severe storm, with fears of waves reaching 40ft along its eastern coast. Ferocious winds of up to 90km/h have swept across the island, prompting an orange storm alert from Spain's weather agency, AEMET. Residents were warned to be vigilant due to potential damage to property and individuals, especially in exposed areas. The agency advised caution for anyone visiting beaches.
Adding to the extreme weather, a freak hailstorm struck the island the previous day, leaving streets covered in ice. Videos showed hailstones as large as walnuts pelting the resort of Cala Rajada. This icy phenomenon is believed to be a result of a sudden temperature drop linked to a winter storm affecting Southern Europe. Neighboring Menorca is also experiencing moderate weather warnings with strong winds and 20ft waves.
The severe weather is part of a broader pattern affecting Europe, with parts of Spain anticipating significant temperature drops and snowfall in the Pyrenees. Other regions like Portugal and Greece are also issuing weather alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail, with some areas in Greece even closing schools due to the expected impact.
