AEMET Warns of DANA Weather Event Ibiza and Formentera
The Balearic Islands, particularly Ibiza and Formentera, are set to experience a significant DANA weather event this week. The Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) has issued a warning about this high-impact meteorological phenomenon.
Anticipated Weather Conditions
According to AEMET, a cold air mass from Northern Europe is moving southwestwards, reaching the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands by Tuesday. This movement will lead to a general temperature drop and increased atmospheric instability.
From Wednesday, November 13, the cold air mass may isolate, forming a DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) around the Mediterranean region and the southern Iberian Peninsula. The DANA weather event Ibiza is expected to persist until Saturday, November 16, bringing continuous heavy rainfall.
Heavy and Persistent Precipitations
The influx of moist air from the Eastern Mediterranean will heighten the chances of intense and sustained rains in the Balearic Islands, northern Valencian Community, and Catalonia’s coastlines. Precipitation levels could reach between 80 and 100 mm, with local areas experiencing over 200 mm.
Additionally, snowfall is anticipated in mountainous regions, with snowlines rising as the DANA weather event Ibiza progresses. While the most severe rainfall will impact the Balearic Islands and northern Valencia, there is potential for heavy rains to extend to the Cantabrian areas, Murcia, and central mainland Spain. However, AEMET notes some uncertainty regarding the exact position of the low-pressure system, which may affect rainfall distribution and intensity.
Extended Rainfall Forecast
If AEMET’s predictions hold, the affected regions will accumulate significant rainfall, particularly in the Balearic Islands, northern Valencian Community, and Catalonia’s coastal and pre-coastal areas. The DANA weather event Ibiza is likely to continue until Saturday, posing a potential risk of flooding in vulnerable areas.
For more detailed updates, visit the AEMET official website.
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