AEMET has issued a yellow rain warning for the southern Alicante coast for the night of Wednesday 4 November and early Thursday 5 November, forecasting an accumulation of 30 millimetres in one hour.
The period specified in the official warning begins at 9pm and ends at 5.59am on Thursday, with showers that may be accompanied by thunderstorms.
The assigned probability of the forecast phenomenon is between 40% and 70%, within the level the weather agency classifies as low danger.
A forecast for a specific area and period
The warning concerns rainfall accumulating within one hour, rather than an amount of precipitation already measured during this afternoon.
The time window crosses midnight, beginning on Wednesday evening and continuing into the early hours of Thursday.
AEMET defines these warnings as forecasts about the likelihood of adverse weather in a particular area, intended to inform people about the level of danger.
Its warning areas group neighbouring municipalities with similar climatic behaviour in relation to adverse weather, meaning the bulletin’s territorial reference is the southern coastal area of the province.
What a yellow warning means
Under AEMET’s criteria, yellow indicates low danger, although vulnerable people and property, or those in exposed areas, may still experience impacts.
The recommendation associated with this level is to remain alert and consult the most up-to-date forecast, as moderate damage can occur, particularly in more vulnerable settings.
The agency distinguishes between the danger posed by a weather phenomenon and the specific risk to people or property, which also depends on their exposure and vulnerability.
Examples it gives include outdoor activities, areas liable to flooding, and infrastructure that is vulnerable or poorly maintained.
The preferred period for reviewing all warnings is from 5pm to 7pm, mainland Spanish time, although this does not mean they remain unchanged until then.
Warnings can be updated or cancelled at any time if the forecast changes significantly, rather than only during the usual review periods.
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