The Valencian Community is preparing for a difficult day in terms of weather this Tuesday. The Generalitat’s Emergency Coordination Center has activated an orange alert for this Tuesday, February 10, due to the arrival of a windstorm that will affect much of the province of Valencia.
According to AEMET forecasts, the phenomenon will begin to be felt strongly from 9:00 a.m. The areas most affected will be the southern interior and the Valencian coast, where gusts of up to 90 km/h are expected, a speed sufficient to cause landslides and falling branches.
Although the main focus of the orange alert is in the south of Valencia, the rest of the territory will not be spared from the gale. The regional government has established a yellow alert throughout the province of Alicante, the northern interior of Valencia, and the interior of Castellón.
In view of this situation, the regional government is urging local councils to take preventive measures, such as closing public parks or suspending outdoor activities. The priority is to avoid incidents in areas where trees or street furniture could be compromised by the force of the wind.
The Regional Ministry of Emergencies and the Interior is calling on citizens to act responsibly to minimize risks. It is essential to check the condition of homes before the wind picks up.
To ensure safety at home and on the street, the following guidelines are recommended:
- Secure balconies: Remove flower pots, awnings, blinds, or any objects that could fall into the street.
- Close everything: Keep doors and windows tightly closed to prevent drafts from breaking windows.
- Avoid critical points: Stay away from walls, billboards, houses in poor condition, and lampposts.
- Be cautious in parks: Do not walk along tree-lined avenues or through gardens due to the risk of falling branches.
The Emergency Service will remain on active alert throughout Tuesday. It is recommended that you stay informed through official channels, such as the @GVA112 Twitter account or the GVA 112 Avisos app, to find out how the storm is developing in real time.
As a result of this weather warning, which will affect the entire coastline of the province, the council has taken these measures as a precaution and the situation will remain in place throughout today, Tuesday, February 10, and tomorrow, February 11, while this forecast remains in effect, in accordance with the weather emergency protocol.