UK tourists in Spain warned of ‘mud rain’ as alert issued
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBrits holidaying in Spain this week could face stormy weather as forecasters issue amber and yellow warnings for heavy rain, thunderstorms and even hail.
The country’s national weather agency Aemet has also predicted that ‘mud rain’ could fall in some parts of the country. This weather phenomena occurs when Saharan dust suspended in the atmosphere mixes with precipitation, causing ‘muddy rain’.
It’s a common occurrence in Spain when dust is transported from the Sahara, Morocco and Algeria. The ‘mud rain’ is likely to affect southern Spain and the Alboran Sea (south of Spain) which means Marbella, Malaga and Almeria could experience it.
Forecasting for Thursday, August 29, Aemet said: “Light haze is likely in the centre and south of the peninsula and Alboran, so showers may be accompanied by mud.
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