SpainSeveral municipalities in the province of Alicante, including the capital city, Orihuela, and Guardamar del Segura, have banned swimming at their beaches starting at 5 PM today due to a red flag warning issued by local authorities. The ban comes amid alerts for strong thunderstorms, high winds, and potential hail. In addition to the beach closures, the City Council of Alicante has asked residents to remove umbrellas and other movable items that could be affected by the wind. Guardamar del Segura has specifically warned of 'warm bursts' accompanied by very strong gusts of wind and hail. These measures follow a red-level warning from Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), which has declared extreme danger along the southern coast of Alicante and Valencia due to maximum temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius, alongside orange-level warnings for storms with strong winds and possible hail along the Alicante coastline.
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