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Yellow warnings for heavy rain across three islands
The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has announced fresh yellow weather warnings for heavy rain in the Canary Islands over the coming hours. The warnings, in principle, affect three islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria and El Hierro.
Tenerife
Tenerife will be under a yellow warning this Tuesday, from 12.00 until 23.59 the same day. The warning covers the eastern, southern and western slopes, as well as the north of the island and the metropolitan area.
According to the forecast, up to 20 millimetres of rain is expected to accumulate within an hour, mainly affecting mid-altitude areas and higher ground in the north, north-east and south. The odd thunderstorm cannot be ruled out.
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria will also be under a yellow warning this Tuesday, from 12.00 until 23.59 the same day. The warning covers the eastern, southern and western slopes, as well as the island’s summits.
According to the forecast, up to 20 millimetres of rain is expected to accumulate within an hour, mainly affecting mid-altitude areas and higher ground in the north, north-east and south. The odd thunderstorm cannot be ruled out.
El Hierro
El Hierro will be under a yellow warning this Tuesday, from 12.00 until 23.59 the same day. The warning covers the entire island.
According to the forecast, up to 20 millimetres of rain is expected to accumulate within an hour, mainly affecting mid-altitude areas and higher ground in the north, north-east and south. The odd thunderstorm cannot be ruled out.
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