Yellow Alert for Wind in Alicante's Interior

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a yellow alert for strong winds in Alicante province this Saturday. The alert affects the northern interior region of the province; it was activated at 12 PM and will remain in effect until 6 PM.

Aemet forecasts that the wind gusts, coming from the west, could reach up to 70 km/h, although they are expected to generally subside by the end of the day.

Meanwhile, the province is experiencing a Saturday with partly cloudy skies, becoming mostly clear in the afternoon. Minimum temperatures remain largely unchanged; maximum temperatures are decreasing inland and remain stable or slightly increase along the coast.

Today's maximum temperatures are expected to be 24ºC in Elche, Dénia, and Alicante; 23ºC in Orihuela, and 19ºC in Alcoi. Minimum temperatures will be 14ºC in Dénia and Orihuela, 13ºC in Elche and Alicante, and 10ºC in Alcoi.

The strong wind alert will give way to showers possibly accompanied by thunderstorms across much of the province tomorrow, Sunday, a trend expected to continue at least until next Tuesday.