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Rain alert declared for El Hierro
The Directorate-General for Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands has declared a rain alert for the island of El Hierro, while maintaining the pre-alert situation for the island of La Palma. The Canary Islands government alerts came into force at 13:15 this Tuesday following the arrival of a mass of humid and unstable air, which will leave variable conditions with irregularly distributed rainfall.
Heavy showers and storms expected
On El Hierro, heavy showers are expected, which may be accompanied by thunderstorms, with an accumulated rainfall of 30 litres per square metre in one hour. On La Palma, the weather will mainly affect the southern and eastern slopes of the island, with 15 litres per square metre expected in one hour and 60 in 12 hours.
Orange warnings in place
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has raised the warnings for heavy rain on El Hierro to orange this Tuesday, and is maintaining yellow warnings for La Palma.
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Wednesday: showers and unstable air across the Islands
Tuesday: heavy showers and storms in El Hierro
El Hierro issued yellow warning for heavy rain
Monday: autumn showers and a cooler feel
Sunday: scattered clouds and showers on the islands
Saturday: cooler air and clearing Saharan dust
Canary Islands weather: rain and storms on the way
Friday: summer heat before an autumnal weekend
Tuesday: cloud, showers and a building swell
