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Yellow Alert for Storms and Hail - When it Comes into Effect

Published January 27, 2026, 10:15
Yellow Alert for Storms and Hail - When it Comes into Effect

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms, valid from 6:00 PM on Tuesday to 8:00 AM on Wednesday. The warning applies to the entire island, with rain initially affecting western areas and then spreading to the rest. During the thunderstorms, there is a possibility of hail and strengthening winds. The intensity of rainfall is expected to reach locally between 35 and 55 millimeters per hour. In addition, increased dust is forecast in the atmosphere in the coming days, with a slight drop in temperature on Wednesday, followed by a gradual return to seasonal values until the weekend. A new disturbance is expected from Sunday, bringing local rain and thunderstorms.