Another very windy day in Mallorca.

Another very windy day in Mallorca. | Teresa Ayuga

Humphrey CarterPalma23/11/2023 13:17
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The skies may be clear and the sun is shining in most parts of Mallorca but it is extremely windy with the north of the island on level two orange alert.

And the AEMET state met. office in the Balearics today reported that gusts of 138 kilometres per hour have been recorded in Formentor which, according to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is category one hurricane force.

Category one winds are between 119-153 km/h and described as “very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.”

The winds are forecast to die down this afternoon.