Storms with hail and wind hit Andorra and the Pyrenees

The regions of Garrotxa, Ripollès, and Cerdanya, as well as Andorra la Vella, have suffered the strongest effects of the intense rainfall.

Generic image of a storm with hail over the Pyrenees.
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Generic image of a storm with hail over the Pyrenees.

Weather forecasts have been met with strong storms, hail, and wind affecting Andorra and various areas of the Catalan Pyrenees and Pre-Pyrenees, including Garrotxa, Ripollès, and Cerdanya.

The predicted storms have unleashed with force in Andorra and the Pyrenees and Pre-Pyrenees area, leaving hail and strong winds in their wake. Regions such as Garrotxa, Ripollès, and Cerdanya have been among the most affected by this meteorological phenomenon.
In Andorra la Vella, hail fell for a considerable time, combined with intense rain and wind, which significantly hampered mobility. The Vilars area was one of the most affected points. A small landslide also occurred at the entrance to the Oriossos urbanization, affecting vehicle access, and hail also fell in Sant Julià.
The weather front, which began in northern Andorra and gradually moved down towards the Principality, has also recently impacted Central Catalonia and the interior of the Costa Brava. In La Selva, municipalities like Osor have registered rain and hail. In Vic, the storm caused a loss of visibility and periods of hail.
The storms have extended towards the Valencian Community, affecting areas such as Rincón de Ademuz, Serranía, and Alto Palancia. In Tuejar, a severe hailstorm was recorded, and the size of the hailstones in Casas Bajas was notable, suggesting potential damage to fields.