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Orange weather warnings have been issued by Spain’s national state weather agency (AEMET) for today (Thursday) for strong winds in Cádiz, Córdoba, Huelva and Sevilla provinces and on Friday the orange alerts extends to torrential rains in the provinces of Cádiz, Granada and Málaga – including the Serrania de Ronda.
Today AEMET has issued orange strong wind alerts in Grazalema (Cádiz), Sierra and Pedroches in Córdoba, Aracena (Huelva) and the Sierra Norte in Sevilla, and for Friday in Jaén, Ronda (Málaga) and Granada, and the 112 Andalucia emergency service control room is on standby.
The adverse weather is expected to begin at 6:00 pm Thursday in Grazalema, the mountains of Córdoba, Aracena and the Sierra Norte de Sevilla, and will last until 6:00 pm on Friday in Grazalema and until 6:00 am on Friday in the regions of Córdoba, Huelva and Sevilla. In Jaén, Málaga and Granada the orange wind warning will begin at midnight on Thursday and will last until midday on Friday in the case of Malaga, and until 00.00 hours on Saturday (December 21) in Jaén and Granada.
For Friday, the orange-level weather warnings extend to the rain in the case of Grazalema (Cádiz), the coast of Granada and the regions of Ronda and Axarquía in Malaga, starting at midnight on Thursday and ending at midday on Friday.
SAFETY TIPS FROM THE 112 EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM
The 112 Andalucia control room advises to always remain calm and pay attention to the warnings of the State meteorological agency, Civil Protection volunteers and the authorities or agencies involved.
In coastal areas you should keep away from the beaches and other low places that can be affected by tides and waves.
On the street or in the countryside, you should never seek shelter from wind gusts near walls or walls; and it is better to get away from trees that can be toppled. Extra care should be taken near buildings under construction or in poor condition.
In case of any emergency situation, you can call the emergency number 112 Andalucia, free-of-charge and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
