The Valencian Community is set to experience unstable weather conditions on the Day of the Community, as the State Meteorological Agency has activated an orange alert for the province of Alicante. This warning is primarily due to the forecast of heavy rains, with expected accumulations of up to forty litres per square metre in just one hour and as much as one hundred litres over a twelve-hour period. The alert will be valid from midnight until six in the evening on Thursday, aligning with several commemorative celebrations for the ninth of October.

In addition to the orange alert in northern Alicante’s coast, lesser but notable risks are present across the province, with some scattered showers anticipated. Areas in southern Valencia are also under orange alert, while the remainder of the province has been issued a yellow alert, and similar warnings apply to both the southern coastal and inland regions of Castellón due to potential heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

Of particular note is the designation ‘Alice’, which has been assigned to the first ‘isolated depression at high levels’ impact event of the season. The presence of Alice is expected to contribute to continued episodes of intense rain across the eastern parts of the peninsula and the Balearic Islands in the upcoming days, leading to significant rainfall within short periods.

The Meteorological Agency strongly advises residents to exercise caution during this time and to remain informed by checking the updated alerts on their website and mobile application.