The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued an orange alert for Ibiza y Formentera which will remain active until 12:00 noon on Wednesday. During the early morning and early hours of tomorrow, very heavy rainfall is expected, with peaks of up to 40 liters per square meter in an hour and accumulations of up to 100 liters in 12 hours, because of a DANA that affects the Pitiusas since early this morning. In addition, the northeast wind will reach 60 kilometers per hour on the north coast, with waves of up to three meters. The delegate of AEMET in the Balearic Islands, María José Guerrero, has warned that the showers may be especially intense between tonight and early Wednesday morning. Guerrero recommends the population to avoid unnecessary travel and secure outdoor property, as adverse conditions affect mobility in several areas of the island. In recent hours, the rains have already left their effects on waterlogged streets and parking lots, especially in Vila and Santa Eulària. Local authorities have suspended municipal activities to minimize risks. Below is the detailed forecast for each municipality:
When will it stop raining in Ibiza?
Rainfall intensity is expected to begin to decrease after midday Wednesday. Thereafter, rainfall will progressively decrease, and weather conditions are expected to improve towards Thursday, when the rains will give way to more stable weather.
Detailed forecast by municipality
Ibiza
In Ibiza, the showers will remain intense during Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. It is estimated that the accumulated rainfall could exceed 100 liters per square meter at the end of the warning period. Northeasterly winds will be persistent, gusting up to 60 km/h, while thunderstorms could develop at intervals during the night. It is recommended to avoid low-lying areas of Vila, where drainage has been overwhelmed in recent hours.
Sant Josep
In Sant Josep, the forecast indicates torrential rains until dawn on Wednesday, with strong gusts of wind that will increase the risk in coastal areas. Areas such as Cala Tarida and Cala Bassa will be especially exposed to rising waves, and caution is advised on secondary roads, where small landslides have occurred.
Santa Eulària
At Santa Eulàriaheavy rainfall will continue during Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The wind will maintain a high speed, reaching 40 km / h on the coast. The situation will be especially delicate in the river environment, where the accumulation of water in low areas has already been evidenced, representing an additional risk of local flooding.
Sant Joan
The northern area, in Sant Joan de Labritja, will face heavy showers throughout the early morning, with thunderstorm intervals and rainfall that will peak towards the early hours of Wednesday morning. The higher altitude areas could experience strong gusts of wind, so caution is advised in the accesses to rural areas.
Sant Antoni
In Sant Antoni, the forecast for tonight includes rainfall that could reach 40 liters per square meter in just one hour. Rainfall is expected to continue intermittently until Wednesday morning, with gusts of wind that will affect visibility and safety on the road connecting Sant Rafel and Ses Variades.
Formentera
At Formenteraheavy rains will continue until noon on Wednesday. It is estimated that accumulations could reach 80 liters per square meter in some areas. Northeast winds will complicate navigation around the island, with waves up to three meters high on the coasts, adding an additional risk for maritime activities.
