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There is also a yellow warning due to strong gusts of wind.

Civil Protection advises avoiding risk situations and moving away from places that may be affected by the waves

The Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) maintains until 3:00 p.m. this Friday, February 1, an orange level warning for coastal phenomena for this event, with a probability of 40 to 70% due to winds from the southwest of force 8 and waves 4 meters.

Also, there is a yellow warning for strong gusts of wind up to 70 km / h.

Civil Protection recommends the following rules of prevention and self-protection in strong winds:

What can you do with the prediction or presence of strong winds?

It is important to be informed of the expected weather conditions and to be attentive to the indications that are given.

As a precaution against high-intensity winds, it is advisable to: • Close and secure doors, windows or awnings • Remove pots and all objects that may fall to the street and cause an accident • If you are on the street or in the countryside : It is advisable to get away from cornices, walls or trees, which may become detached and take precautions in front of buildings under construction or in poor condition • Refrain from climbing scaffolding, without adequate protection measures. try to avoid road trips and, if necessary, take special precautions for the possible presence of obstacles on the road.

In any case, inform yourself about the weather conditions of the area you are heading to. • Try to get away from the beach and other low places that may be affected by the high tides and waves that are usually generated by the intensity of strong winds • In these situations, the sea acquires extraordinary conditions and can drag you if you are in the vicinity of the sea • Refrain from navigating and nautical activities that can endanger the lives of people.

Civil Protection, in collaboration with the National Institute of Meteorology, is responsible for informing citizens, through the media, of those meteorological phenomena that can lead to situations of risk.

It is very important to remain attentive to official information transmitted through radio stations and other media, and follow the indications given.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Mazarrón