The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued an orange alert for the Costa Blanca this Tuesday, 9 September.
The alert is due to the arrival of intense storms, torrential rain, hail and powerful gusts of wind. Forecasters warn that rainfall could reach 40 litres per square metre in just one hour, while winds may exceed 80 kilometres per hour. In fact, the province has already seen gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour alongside heavy downpours in recent hours.
The Generalitat has activated a level one flood emergency for the whole day as part of its flood response plan. Authorities strongly advise residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to remain cautious throughout the day.
The worst of the weather began early in the morning along the north coast of Alicante, particularly in the Marina Alta region, where rainfall could total 100 millimetres over twelve hours. Showers are expected to persist along coastal areas south of Valencia and in the north of Alicante, with storms likely to bring hail and damaging wind gusts.
From midday, the orange alert will extend to the southern coast of Alicante, covering the regions of Marina Baixa, L’Alacantí, Bajo Vinalopó and Vega Baja. Here too, forecasters are predicting up to 40 litres of rain per square metre in the space of an hour, with thunderstorms, hail and violent winds possible.
Inland areas of the province, including El Comtat, L’Alcoià, Alto Vinalopó and Medio Vinalopó, will also come under the orange warning from midday. These regions face the same risks of heavy downpours, hailstorms and strong gusts that could cause localised flooding and disruption.
