Majorca, a popular holiday destination for British tourists, has been hit by a severe winter storm bringing snow, hail, and massive waves. The Spanish weather agency AEMET issued an orange weather warning on Thursday, urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant as conditions worsen.
The storm has generated 40ft waves along the east coast of Majorca, with winds reaching 90km/h. AEMET warned of potential damage to people and property, especially for vulnerable individuals in exposed coastal areas. Hailstones the size of walnuts were reported, and a blanket of snow covered tourist resorts on the island.
Yellow weather warnings were in place across Majorca on Wednesday, but forecasters expect the worst conditions on Thursday. The freak winter storm is part of a broader cold snap across southern Europe, with heavy snowfall also forecast on the Spanish mainland, including up to 25cm in the Cantabrian Mountains.
The adverse weather may extend to the UK in the coming days, with weather maps predicting snow and rain by December 4-5. Up to 10cm of snow could settle in parts of northern England and Scotland, while rain is expected across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
