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Surprise Storm with Thunder and Lightning Hits Málaga at Night

a lightning bolt is seen in the sky
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A strong storm hit Málaga, in Spain, early this morning. The storm had a lot of thunder and lightning. It also brought heavy rain. Many people were surprised. The storm came very fast, in the middle of the night.

Spain's weather service is called Aemet. Aemet gave a yellow warning for three areas near Málaga. A yellow warning means the weather can be dangerous. People must be careful.

The storm started at the same time as the Málaga fair. This fair is a big yearly event in the city. Many people go to the fair every year. The rain and lightning happened right at the start of it.

Aemet also gave a forecast for today. The forecast says more rain and storms are possible. People in Málaga are watching the sky and checking the news for updates.

Vocabulary7 words

storm
bad weather with strong wind and rain
thunder
a loud sound in the sky during a storm
lightning
a bright light in the sky during a storm
Aemet
Spain's official weather service
yellow warning
a message that says the weather could be a little dangerous
fair
a big yearly event with music, food, and fun
forecast
information about future weather

Quiz

1. When did the storm hit Málaga?
2. Who gave the yellow warning?
3. True or false: The storm happened at the same time as the Málaga fair.

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

A strong _____ hit Málaga, in Spain, early this morning. The storm had a lot of _____ and _____. It also brought heavy rain. Many people were surprised. The storm came very fast, in the middle of the night.

Spain's weather service is called _____. Aemet gave a _____ for three areas near Málaga. A yellow warning means the weather can be dangerous. People must be careful.

The storm started at the same time as the Málaga _____. This fair is a big yearly event in the city. Many people go to the fair every year. The rain and lightning happened right at the start of it.

Aemet also gave a _____ for today. The forecast says more rain and storms are possible. People in Málaga are watching the sky and checking the news for updates.

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