The Meteorological Service has extended the warnings for wind and maritime storm in Catalonia from Tuesday noon and until, at least, Thursday. The regions of Barcelonès and Baix Llobregat will be the first to activate the alert, followed on Wednesday by Maresme and Tarragonès, where the most intense gusts are expected.
Pre-alert for strong wind on the central and southern coast
Civil Protection has activated the pre-alert phase of emergency plans due to the risk of wind and rough seas. Meteorological models predict that the wind will start blowing strongly from Tuesday midday, remaining at high levels throughout Wednesday and until at least Thursday afternoon. Wind gusts of up to 72 km/h are expected in several points of the Catalan coast, especially between Maresme and Tarragonès, passing through Barcelona and Baix Llobregat.
"Gusts of wind superior to 72 km/h from Maresme and Tarragonès, also passing through Barcelona and Baix Llobregat" - Spokesperson, Civil Protection
The degree of danger derived from this episode is 1 out of 6, which corresponds to a yellow level warning. The authorities recommend to the population to make precautions extreme while this episode lasts.
Maritime storm and waves of up to 2.5 meters
The maritime storm will especially affect the south coast. On Tuesday, the warning has been activated in the Ebro Delta, on Wednesday the Tarragona coast will be added and on Thursday the warnings will extend to the sea of Barcelona. Forecasts point to waves of up to 2.5 meters in height at various points along the Catalan coast, with a danger level of 2 out of 6, also yellow level.
- Tuesday warning in the Ebro Delta
- Wednesday the Tarragona coast is added
- Thursday the warnings reach the Barcelona coast
Regina will bring mud rain and haze
Regina's passage through Catalonia could leave episodes of mud rain due to the combination of rains, atmospheric instability and haze. Models point to scattered showers between Tuesday and at least Thursday. Significant accumulations of airborne dust particles are expected which, with the arrival of rain, fall in the form of mud and leave a characteristic yellowish imprint on cars, urban furniture and the city.
The authorities insist on the need to take extreme precautions and follow the official indications while the active warnings are maintained.