- Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, practically the whole of Mallorca experienced 'torrid' conditions with temperatures not falling below 25C.
- Rough seas wrecked four boats in Calvia on Wednesday night, causing oil spills.
- On Thursday, the whole of Mallorca was on yellow alert for thunderstorms up to 9am.
- An urgent orange weather warning was installed for the entire island as tropical thunderstorms sweep over.
- The official warning predicts temperatures to climb as high as 39C in the north and northeast.
- From 8pm, up to 40 litres of water per square metre could fall in one hour.
- Yellow warnings are in place for rough seas along the coastline with wind speeds up to 50mph.
- Another yellow warning issued for Menorca as sea levels are predicted to rise rapidly.
- Heavy rains and storms are set to carry on through Friday.
- Aemet warns of very strong storms on Friday the 21st, possibly hurricane-force gusts, especially in Mallorca and Menorca.
Mallorca is bracing for severe weather conditions as an orange warning has been issued for thunderstorms and extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 39C. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has cautioned that 60mph winds and heavy rain are anticipated through Friday.
Tourists and locals alike are advised to take extreme precautions as the island prepares for the impending storms. The weather warning predicts that from 8pm, up to 40 litres of water per square meter could fall in just one hour, leading to potential flooding.6
Overnight conditions have been described as 'torrid', with temperatures not dropping below 25C across most of the island. The highest recorded temperature was 37.2C in Banyalbufar, while Pollença saw temperatures of 35.7C at 6:10 am.
In addition to the orange warning, yellow warnings are in effect for rough seas along the coastline, where wind speeds could reach 50mph. Menorca is also under a yellow weather warning as sea levels are expected to rise rapidly during the thunderstorms. Residents are urged to remain vigilant as conditions continue to develop.278
“Aemet warns of possible hurricane-force gusts on Friday, especially in Mallorca and Menorca, with up to 40 litres of rain per square metre falling in one hour. Rough seas already wrecked four boats in Calvia, causing oil spills that an environmental group says pose a serious risk to the coast.”
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