Chipiona suspends classes and closes outdoor sports due to the storm

The schools and secondary schools of Chipiona do not open this Wednesday, November 11. The Regional Ministry of Educational Development and Vocational Training of the Junta de Andalucía has suspended in-person teaching activity within the framework of Operational Situation 1 of the Andalusia Emergency Plan, activated due to the risk of flooding and adverse weather phenomena. In addition to the suspension of classes, the municipal outdoor sports facilities have been closed, a decision taken by the Sports Department of the City Council due to the orange alert established in the province of Cádiz by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). The City Council has also activated the Municipal Pre-Emergency Plan in view of the forecast of strong winds and rain, in order to keep municipal services prepared and coordinated. Within this operation, traffic has been closed on avenida de Jerez, one of the most problematic roads in the municipality.

For this Wednesday, AEMET forecasts in Chipiona south-westerly wind gusts that could reach 120 kilometres per hour, so the orange warning remains in place. The orange warning for storms is also active given the possibility of tornadoes and waterspouts. As for rain, the yellow warning has been established, with accumulations that could reach 20 litres per square metre in one hour. Rough seas are also expected, with waves of between four and six metres until 21:59 hours, a period during which the orange warning will be in force. From 22:00 hours, the warning will change to yellow, with waves of between four and five metres. Civil Protection, the Local Police and the various municipal departments have already been alerted to step up surveillance and be able to intervene if circumstances require it, according to the Chipiona City Council. The measures aim to reduce risks and guarantee the safety of citizens given the conditions forecast in the coming hours.