Mallorca faces another windy day on Wednesday 28 January, with the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issuing amber alerts for the south of the island and the Serra de Tramuntana.
The alerts
- South and Tramuntana: amber alert from midnight to 6am, yellow until midday, then amber again until midnight. Gusts may reach 90 km/h, with waves of up to six metres on exposed coasts.
- East and interior: yellow alert, with gusts of up to 85 km/h.
Rain and thunderstorms are also likely, although there will be sunny spells between the showers. The windy spell is expected to continue until the weekend, with yellow coastal warnings on Thursday.
Tuesday’s wind
The strongest gust recorded on Tuesday was 87 km/h on Cabrera. Elsewhere, gusts were mostly in the 50 to 60 km/h range, while the strongest sustained wind reached 67 km/h. In most places, sustained winds were in the 40s.
Wednesday by town
| Town | Max (°C) | Wind | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcúdia | 16 | Fresh SW, easing to moderate NW | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Andratx | 16 | Gentle SW, increasing to fresh NW | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Binissalem | 14 | Moderate SW, increasing to fresh W | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Palma | 15 | Moderate SW, increasing to fresh W | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Pollença | 16 | Gentle SW, increasing to fresh NW | 19 | 18 | 16 |
| Santanyí | 15 | Strong W, easing to fresh | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Sóller | 14 | Gentle W, increasing to strong | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Humidity will range between 55% and 65%.
Advice
When amber wind alerts are in force, the emergency services recommend:
- securing or bringing inside objects on balconies and terraces;
- avoiding walks near cliffs, breakwaters and seafronts, where waves can be dangerous;
- staying away from trees and scaffolding;
- driving carefully, especially with high-sided vehicles, and watching for fallen branches;
- not going out to sea in small boats.
Ferry passengers should also check with their company before travelling, as sailings between the islands and to the mainland can be delayed or cancelled in rough seas.
