Notificación de vientos y oleaje en Andalucía el jueves

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) activated an orange wind and swell alert for Thursday, April 10, in different parts of the provinces of Almería and Cádiz, with yellow alerts in Granada and Málaga. Additionally, windy conditions were forecasted in the province of Seville. During the day, wind gusts could reach up to 100 kilometers per hour, especially in the Strait area.

According to the Aemet website, consulted by Europa Press, in the province of Cádiz, the windy conditions were expected from 6:00 pm until midnight in Grazalema, the Strait, the coast, and Campptana, where wind speeds could reach up to 90 kilometers per hour, potentially reaching 100 km/h in the Strait area. However, from the end of the day on Wednesday until 6:00 pm, a yellow alert was in place for winds up to 80 km/h in all these regions.

Along the coastal areas of Cádiz, the coast, and the Strait, a yellow alert was also activated for waves from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, with alerts escalating to orange until the end of the day. Levante winds of 74 kilometers per hour (Force 8) were expected in these areas.

In the province of Almería, a yellow wind alert was issued from 6:00 am until midnight in the western regions, the capital Almería, and the Almería coast, where Levante winds could reach up to 70 km/h. Both coastal areas were also under an orange alert for waves from 11:00 am until the end of the day, caused by easterly and northerly winds of 60 to 75 km/h (Force 8), with significant wave heights of three to four meters and maximum waves of six to seven meters.

Furthermore, in the region of Málaga, a yellow wind alert was activated for the Ronda area from 6:00 pm until midnight, with winds reaching up to 80 km/h. Additionally, from 3:00 pm until the end of the day, the Axarquía and Sol and Guadalhorce coasts were affected by a yellow alert for waves up to three meters and easterly winds of 50 to 60 km/h (Force 7).

The Sierra Sur de Sevilla was under a yellow wind alert from 6:00 pm until the end of the day, with maximum wind gusts of up to 80 kilometers per hour. Moreover, a yellow alert was declared on the Granada coast from 10:00 am until midnight, where easterly winds of 50 to 60 km/h (Force 7) and waves of three to four meters in height were expected.

In light of these alerts, the emergency service 112, belonging to the Andalusian Emergency Agency, attached to the Ministry of Presidency, Interior, Social Dialogue, and Administrative Simplification Council, recommended extreme caution to citizens and advised following self-protection guidelines provided by the emergency service.

112 provided several guidelines to the population to avoid dangerous situations associated with the wind episode. Firstly, it recommended closing doors and windows and securing any objects outside homes that could potentially cause accidents. On public roads, individuals were advised to seek shelter near walls and avoid standing near cliffs or trees that could fall. Extreme caution was urged when near buildings under construction or in poor condition.

It was suggested to refrain from climbing on scaffolds or similar structures that could be moved by strong winds. In coastal areas, staying away from beaches and low-lying areas susceptible to high waves was recommended.

Similarly, avoiding road travel whenever possible was advised. If unavoidable, it was crucial to adhere to traffic regulations and stay informed about the situation through official sources. In the event of strong winds catching individuals by surprise while driving, it was recommended to stay inside the vehicle and seek a safe place for shelter.

112, part of the newly created emergency agency in Andalusia, emphasized the importance of staying calm and relying on information from official social media and news outlets to avoid misinformation and rumors. In case of any emergency situation, individuals were encouraged to call the toll-free emergency number 112 Andalucía, available 24/7, 365 days a year.

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