Meteocat has issued an alert for intense rains in Catalonia starting on Thursday, with special attention in Baix Ebre and Camp de Tarragona, where significant accumulations are expected.
Notable precipitation in Tarragona and Girona
The forecast indicates that the southern third and the northeastern quadrant of Catalonia could record between 50 and 100 mm in just 24 hours. In the southern interior of Tarragona, the forecast is that 100 l/m2 will be exceeded, while in the area of Baix Ebre, Montsià and Terra Alta the records could reach 150 l/m2 and occasionally 200 l/m2.
In the west of Girona, precipitation will also be notable and could exceed 100 l/m2 at specific points. The south of Barcelona could approach these figures, although in Lleida more reduced amounts are expected.
Rains with mud and elevated snow level
The precipitation will arrive accompanied by mud, which could affect mobility and cleanliness in urban and rural areas. On the other hand, the snow level will remain between 2,000 and 2,200 meters, so no relevant incidents due to snow are foreseen at low altitudes.
Persistent storm until Saturday
Between Thursday night and Friday, constant and abundant rains are expected in the pre-coastal area and in mountain areas. On Friday and Saturday, the south and east of Catalonia will register continuous and intense rains, associated with a DANA different from storm Regina.
The province of Tarragona will be the most affected in the last part of Saturday, according to the foreseen evolution. The accumulated values could be updated in the coming days if there are changes in the position of the storm.