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Storm Kristin Leaves Dead in Portugal as Hurricane-Force Winds Lash Spain

A rare sting jet with explosive cyclogenesis intensified the Atlantic system as it moved from Portugal into Spain.

Overview

  • Portuguese authorities reported at least three fatalities and up to 855,000 power outages at the peak, with wind gusts reaching about 150 km/h.
  • AEMET issued rare red alerts in parts of southeast Spain and warned of hurricane-force gusts, with snow reported in central areas including Madrid.
  • Malaga province saw rail suspensions on the Bobadilla–Algeciras and AntequeraCordoba lines, power cuts, and villages such as Genalguacil temporarily cut off.
  • Coastal surge and strong winds damaged beaches and promenades across the eastern Costa del Sol, including Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga, Algarrobo, Torrox, and Nerja.
  • Local measures in Andalucía included closures of parks and the suspension of outdoor activities, following a separate Torremolinos fatality a day earlier when a palm tree fell during Storm Joseph.