The General Directorate of Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands has declared a pre-alert in response to the yellow warnings issued by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) for heavy rains and storms on the islands in the coming days.
Specifically, the storm pre-alert affects the entire archipelago and warns of large electrical equipment and hail that may reach up to a centimeter in thickness. In addition, it warns that storms of “higher intensity” could occur locally.
The pre-alert begins at 12:00 p.m. this Thursday, November 30, and for now its end has not been finalized.
The pre-alert for rain begins at 12:00 this Thursday, November 30, and for now its end has not been finalized. The Government warns of downpours that may be locally heavy, especially on the southern and eastern slopes of the islands, with special mention to La Palma, where up to 60 millimeters of rain may accumulate in six hours.
The Government explains that these showers are characterized by being very intense and short-lived, with an unexpected start and sudden end.
2023-11-29 16:06:24
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