Mallorca wave alert: waves could reach five metres
Mallorca in the Balearic Islands faces an orange coastal alert: waves could reach four to five metres on Thursday. The Balearic Islands 112 emergency service has activated the same alert for Menorca, while Eivissa and Formentera are on yellow alert for waves. The State Meteorological Agency’s warnings take effect at 03.00 as Storm Charles approaches.
All the islands are also under a yellow wind alert, with gusts forecast to reach 70 kilometres per hour.
The emergency service advises people to avoid wave-hit stretches of coast, seafront promenades, breakwaters and cliffs. It says water sports should be avoided and boats securely moored. If someone falls into the water, call 112.
On land, it advises closing doors and windows, securing plant pots and staying clear of walls, billboards and trees. It also recommends limiting journeys on mountain roads because rocks and trees could fall, and slowing down on roads that may be affected.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com