Violent hail and rain storms in Spain

[peregrina2000]

I saw some footage of a torrential downpour in Madrid. Lots of Spain has been affected. Looks like the weather system is moving eastward towards Valencia. Just crazy, Levante pilgrims pay attention!

Spain braces for more rain after hail piles up during violent storms

Cold front heads towards east of country and Balearics as Madrid reels from flash-floods

www.theguardian.com

 

[amancio]

No areas of major caminos are affected, so far, mostly Madrid area and the Valencia coastal areas.

 

[ivar]

Yes, very strong and a lot of hail, but also very local... Sun is out in Santiago

 

[psheehan]

It’s a beautiful sunny evening here in Hospital de Orbigo.

 

[grayland]

I hope it keeps moving...I am starting walking from Madrid Friday.

 

[Darby67]

La Rioja had significant sized hail..

As a winemaker, hail is awful for grapes as it defoliates the vine (removes leaves) that aren't ready to harvest leaving you with a tough decision, pick underripe or wait and hope that without photosynthesis you can "ripen" a bit more. As a human, ouch. Hopefully vines, pimentos and humans are ok.

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nuevecuatrouno.com

 

[lindam]

Some heavy rain in Barcelona, but nothing compared to the photos! Mind you, we did need the rain as it has generally been a dry summer.