Mallorca faces another windy day on Monday 2 February, with yellow alerts for wind and waves and an unsettled week ahead as storm Leonardo approaches.
Monday’s weather
Skies will be mostly cloudy, with possible fog patches inland in the morning and some clearer spells in the afternoon. The risk of rain is low. Winds will be strong, with gusts above 50 km/h across much of the island.
The alerts
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued yellow alerts from 6pm to midnight for the Serra de Tramuntana and the south of the island, with gusts of up to 60 km/h and waves of up to three metres. In the Tramuntana, the alert extends until 3am on Tuesday.
Storm Leonardo
Storm Leonardo will keep westerly and south-westerly winds blowing through the week. The most intense period is expected on Thursday and Friday, with:
- a greater chance of rain from midweek;
- rough seas;
- possible further wind warnings.
Temperatures
Temperatures will remain mild for early February. Pollença will be among the warmest places, with a high of around 19°C after a morning low of 8°C. Palma will reach around 17°C. The UV index will be low, at 2.
Sunday’s figures
- Highest temperatures: 18.5°C at Sa Servement, 17.8°C at Artà and Palma port.
- Lowest temperatures: 4.1°C at Can Sion (Campos) and 5°C at the Serra d’Alfàbia.
- Strongest gusts: 89 km/h at the Serra d’Alfàbia and 75 km/h in Binissalem.
Advice
With strong winds and rough seas, the emergency services advise caution on the coast, avoiding breakwaters and seafronts where waves break, securing objects on terraces and balconies, and following updates from AEMET. Ferry passengers should check for possible changes to sailings, particularly towards the end of the week when the storm is expected to be at its strongest.
