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Yellow Alert for Storms and Rain in Comunitat Valenciana

a red traffic light sitting on the side of a road in the rain
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Spain's national weather agency, Aemet, has activated a yellow alert for storms and rain in the Comunitat Valenciana.

The alert applies to this Monday, when Aemet expects strong showers in several areas.

Some of these storms could be locally strong, bringing heavy rainfall in a short time.

Aemet has also warned about hail, which can fall during the storms and damage crops or property.

In addition, strong gusts of wind are expected, adding to the risk in affected areas.

The coastal area of Castellón is specifically under the yellow alert because of intense rain, hail and wind.

After this period of unstable weather, Aemet forecasts a drop in temperatures across the region.

This means the recent hot weather will give way to cooler conditions.

Authorities usually recommend caution during yellow alerts, especially near rivers, coasts and low-lying roads.

People are advised to follow official updates from Aemet as the situation may change.

Vocabulary10 words

Aemet
Spain's official weather agency
yellow alert
a warning level for possible bad weather
showers
short spells of rain
hail
small pieces of ice that fall like rain
gusts
sudden, strong bursts of wind
coastal
close to the sea
temperatures
levels of heat or cold
forecast
a prediction about future weather
unstable weather
weather that changes quickly
caution
being careful to avoid danger

Quiz

1. Who issued the yellow alert?
2. What weather is expected on Monday?
3. What will happen to temperatures after the storms?

Fill-in-the-blank listening

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

Spain's national weather agency, Aemet, has activated a _____ for storms and rain in the Comunitat Valenciana.

The alert applies to this Monday, when Aemet expects strong _____ in several areas.

Some of these storms could be locally strong, bringing heavy _____ in a short time.

Aemet has also warned about _____, which can fall during the storms and damage crops or property.

In addition, strong _____ of wind are expected, adding to the risk in affected areas.

The coastal area of _____ is specifically under the yellow alert because of intense rain, hail and wind.

After this period of unstable weather, Aemet forecasts a _____ in temperatures across the region.

This means the recent hot weather will give way to _____ conditions.

Authorities usually recommend _____ during yellow alerts, especially near rivers, coasts and low-lying roads.

People are advised to follow official updates from Aemet as the situation may _____.

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