The storm associated with DANA Alice has already left serious incidents in the southeast of the peninsula. During the last morning there were evictions in the Region of Murcia and numerous warnings related to flooding and accumulations of water. According to Rubén del Campo, spokesperson for the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), The worst of the episode will come between this Friday and Saturday, when the most adverse conditions are expected.
Friday: torrential rains in Murcia and Alicante
The most complicated situation for this Friday is expected in the east of the Region of Murcia and the south of the Valencian Community, mainly on the coast and pre-coastal of Alicante. In these areas, rainfall could be torrential, with large accumulations in a short time that can cause flooding and sudden flooding of riverbeds.
Specifically, the red notice in the Region of Murcia affects Campo de Cartagena and the town of Mazarrón, where 60 liters are expected in one hour or 180 liters in 12 hours. For its part, in the Valencian Community the red level has only been activated in the province of Alicante, where up to 180 liters in 12 hours are also planned on the southern coast.
In addition, very strong showers and hail are expected in large areas of the provinces of Alicante, Valencia and the rest of the Region of Murcia, where there is also a risk of flooding. “We have to take extreme precautions there”Del Campo stressed.
Saturday: DANA moves north
On Saturday the instability will continue, although with some uncertainty about DANA’s position. The heaviest rains will move slightly to the north, affecting a strip that will go from the Ebro delta in the south of Tarragona to the north of the province of Alicante.
In these areas there could be cvery strong and persistent haubasco, with hail and storm, even torrential in naturel. Intense rains are also expected in the Balearic Islands, as well as in parts of the eastern interior of the Peninsula and the central area, although with less intensity.
Sunday: weaker rain
on sundaythe showers will continue in the Balearic Islands and in the Mediterranean areaa, although probably in lesser strength. The storms will affect the coasts and pre-coastal areas of the Valencian Community and Catalonia, especially the south of this autonomy, as well as the north of the Balearic Islands. In the rest of the territory, slightly cloudy skies will be recorded.
Monday: instability spreads to other areas
On Monday, instability will spread to more areas, although with less adversity,. Showers are expected in the center and east of the Peninsula, as well as in the Balearic Islands, without ruling out Specific rainfall in parts of the Cantabrian Sea and Andalusia.
The AEMET spokesperson indicates that the heaviest rains will occur again in coastal and surrounding areas of Catalonia and the Valencian Community.
Showers until Thursday
Starting on Tuesday and at least until at least Thursday, the probability of showers will continue in areas of the east of the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.although probably with less intensity in previous days.