Storm 'Helena' sweeps across Spain bringing high winds, storms and flooding
Storm 'Helena' swept into Spain uprooting trees, causing landslides and floods.
Across Spain, 28 provinces were issued with weather warnings by Spain's State Metereological Agency (AEMET).
? La #BorrascaHelena va a dejar viento, temporal marítimo?, lluvia☔ y nieve❄ Avisos en 28 provincias. Algunos colegios permanecerán cerrados por nieve #Precaución #FelizViernes pic.twitter.com/53dLGZmlXe
— Policía Nacional (@policia) February 1, 2019
Galicia was the worst hit when the storm reached the peninsula during Thursday night, according to AEMET, which recorded hurricane-strength wind speeds of 136 km/h in Fisterra, a small town in the province of A Coruña.
Some streets in the eastern parts of Galicia were blocked by landslides and heavy snow caused problems on the roads.
#BorrascaHelena Olliño coas estradas. A chuvia caída e a neve complican a circulación nalgúns puntos do leste.?⚠️??️❄️#Inverno #Temporal #Avisos
?OU 903, km19 Teixeira, Ana María Díaz
?A 52, A Gudiña, Kiko Brito pic.twitter.com/YVz2t95QbY
— O Tempo TVG (@OTempoTVG) 1. Februar 2019
The Galician coast this morning.
@GaliciaMaxica @Galicia_Mola @SESEIXA @puestadesolvigo @Turvegal @turisriasbaixas #naturaleza
@merigesias @TVGalicia @marisanba1 @ALCALDEJOS @sabela11n @DescubreCadaDia#OlaOtempo#BorrascaHelena.
Baiona esta mañana 1 de Febrero. pic.twitter.com/ews6hickgK
— S A N T I ? (@santialonsogon1) 1. Februar 2019
In other parts of Spain strong winds were registered although they did not exceed 120 km/h, the speed from which they would be considered a hurricane.
In the Estaca de Bares in A Coruña, the northernmost point of Spain, wind speeds of 117 km/h were measured while in the municipality of Olvera in Càdiz in Andalucia, the maximum speed detected was 106 km/h.
Skies darken as 'Helena' approaches Vigo in Galicia:
Esto muy buena pinta no tiene esa es la verdad. La #BORRASCAHELENA ahora mismo sobre #Vigo ,nos va llevar el aire ??☁️
Vaya manera de empezar el mes de #Febrero #OlaOTempo @SESEIXA @GaliciaMaxica @Vigo__e @OTempoTVG @MeteoGalicia @RedmeteoP @loroma61 @Marcovolador1 @Turvegal pic.twitter.com/RIK6sRvXwH
— María José Alcalde ? (@ALCALDEJOS) 1. Februar 2019
In the provinces of Lugo and Ourense, the snow brought by 'Helena' caused traffic problems on some roads and forced the closure of the A-52 to A Canda.
La nieve dificulta la circulación en varios puntos. Así están las cosas en O Corgo, #Lugo, donde muchos camiones han tenido que parar su ruta. La @guardiacivil regula el tráfico en los lugares más conflictivos #BorrascaHelena pic.twitter.com/B6Na3mdXyV
— A3Galicia (@Antena3Galicia) February 1, 2019
Due to the stormy weather, flights may be cancelled, so if you plan to travel in the Galician region this weekend, make sure to check your flight status and keep updated on the weather situation, states the tweet below:
Dificultades meteorológicas en el #aeropuerto de #Peinador #Vigo con cientos de #pasajeros afectados. Os recomendamos revisar las previsiones del tiempo y la info sobre vuestros #vuelos para este fin de semana afectado por la #BorrascaHelena #FelizFindehttps://t.co/Ke3MbvXML5
— Flightright ES (@Flightright_ES) February 1, 2019
In Seville (Andalucia), the ski resort of La Pinilla (Segovia) and the city of A Coruña the winds reached speeds ranging from 94 to 98 km/h.
#BorrascaHelena #BellezaMeteo pic.twitter.com/w1B8es4AXo
— InfoMeteoTuit (@InfoMeteoTuit) February 1, 2019
Civil protection and emergency services recommend to secure doors, windows and all objects that could fall on public roads. The public were warned to stay away from trees, walls or building under construction as well as cranes that could be detached from the ground.
#BorrascaHelena #BellezaMeteo pic.twitter.com/w1B8es4AXo
— InfoMeteoTuit (@InfoMeteoTuit) February 1, 2019
Views of 'Helena' from space.
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Across Spain, 28 provinces were issued with weather warnings by Spain's State Metereological Agency (AEMET).
? La #BorrascaHelena va a dejar viento, temporal marítimo?, lluvia☔ y nieve❄ Avisos en 28 provincias. Algunos colegios permanecerán cerrados por nieve #Precaución #FelizViernes pic.twitter.com/53dLGZmlXe
— Policía Nacional (@policia) February 1, 2019
Galicia was the worst hit when the storm reached the peninsula during Thursday night, according to AEMET, which recorded hurricane-strength wind speeds of 136 km/h in Fisterra, a small town in the province of A Coruña.
Some streets in the eastern parts of Galicia were blocked by landslides and heavy snow caused problems on the roads.
#BorrascaHelena Olliño coas estradas. A chuvia caída e a neve complican a circulación nalgúns puntos do leste.?⚠️??️❄️#Inverno #Temporal #Avisos
— O Tempo TVG (@OTempoTVG) 1. Februar 2019
?OU 903, km19 Teixeira, Ana María Díaz
?A 52, A Gudiña, Kiko Brito pic.twitter.com/YVz2t95QbY
The Galician coast this morning.
@GaliciaMaxica @Galicia_Mola @SESEIXA @puestadesolvigo @Turvegal @turisriasbaixas #naturaleza
— S A N T I ? (@santialonsogon1) 1. Februar 2019
@merigesias @TVGalicia @marisanba1 @ALCALDEJOS @sabela11n @DescubreCadaDia#OlaOtempo#BorrascaHelena.
Baiona esta mañana 1 de Febrero. pic.twitter.com/ews6hickgK
In other parts of Spain strong winds were registered although they did not exceed 120 km/h, the speed from which they would be considered a hurricane.
In the Estaca de Bares in A Coruña, the northernmost point of Spain, wind speeds of 117 km/h were measured while in the municipality of Olvera in Càdiz in Andalucia, the maximum speed detected was 106 km/h.
Skies darken as 'Helena' approaches Vigo in Galicia:
Esto muy buena pinta no tiene esa es la verdad. La #BORRASCAHELENA ahora mismo sobre #Vigo ,nos va llevar el aire ??☁️
— María José Alcalde ? (@ALCALDEJOS) 1. Februar 2019
Vaya manera de empezar el mes de #Febrero #OlaOTempo @SESEIXA @GaliciaMaxica @Vigo__e @OTempoTVG @MeteoGalicia @RedmeteoP @loroma61 @Marcovolador1 @Turvegal pic.twitter.com/RIK6sRvXwH
In the provinces of Lugo and Ourense, the snow brought by 'Helena' caused traffic problems on some roads and forced the closure of the A-52 to A Canda.
La nieve dificulta la circulación en varios puntos. Así están las cosas en O Corgo, #Lugo, donde muchos camiones han tenido que parar su ruta. La @guardiacivil regula el tráfico en los lugares más conflictivos #BorrascaHelena pic.twitter.com/B6Na3mdXyV
— A3Galicia (@Antena3Galicia) February 1, 2019
Due to the stormy weather, flights may be cancelled, so if you plan to travel in the Galician region this weekend, make sure to check your flight status and keep updated on the weather situation, states the tweet below:
Dificultades meteorológicas en el #aeropuerto de #Peinador #Vigo con cientos de #pasajeros afectados. Os recomendamos revisar las previsiones del tiempo y la info sobre vuestros #vuelos para este fin de semana afectado por la #BorrascaHelena #FelizFindehttps://t.co/Ke3MbvXML5
— Flightright ES (@Flightright_ES) February 1, 2019
In Seville (Andalucia), the ski resort of La Pinilla (Segovia) and the city of A Coruña the winds reached speeds ranging from 94 to 98 km/h.
#BorrascaHelena #BellezaMeteo pic.twitter.com/w1B8es4AXo
— InfoMeteoTuit (@InfoMeteoTuit) February 1, 2019
Civil protection and emergency services recommend to secure doors, windows and all objects that could fall on public roads. The public were warned to stay away from trees, walls or building under construction as well as cranes that could be detached from the ground.
#BorrascaHelena #BellezaMeteo pic.twitter.com/w1B8es4AXo
— InfoMeteoTuit (@InfoMeteoTuit) February 1, 2019
Views of 'Helena' from space.
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