GOBSMACKING footage shows the north and northeast of Majorca after it was hit by a terrifying hailstorm.

Streams of ice-ridden water could be seen sloshing down a vacant road.

Streams of ice flooded a street on the party island
White blankets of snow covered the north and northeast of Majorca
A hailstone that fell in Cala Rajada, after frozen temperatures plagued the isleCredit: Mar Fuster

Following Majorca’s drop in temperature the storm left the streets ice-blasted and covered in a blanket of white.

Majorca has an average temperature of 19 degrees Celsius in November, so the frosty downpour was sure to have come as a shock.

While the Balearic island wasn’t placed on alert for rain and thunderstorms ,Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) issued a yellow alert albeit it being a bit late.

The alert issued on Tuesday has since been deactivated.

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After the downpours, the accumulated rainfall wasn’t as substantial as they anticipated with Puerto Pollensa, on the northern coast of Majorca, reporting roughly 20 litres per square mile.

Reports say cold winds reached 70 to 80 kilometres per hour and the warnings issued claimed waves could reach ten metres high.

Some alerts are still in place elsewhere around the isle.

The north and northeast coast of the party island remained on an Amber alert until 6am today.

In the south this was only until yesterday at 9:00am; Tramuntana until midnight, and the east from 3pm to midnight. With the exception of the south, alerts will remain in place on Thursday November 27.

This comes as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds, with one flood alert and three warnings also in force yesterday.

Many Brits woke up in the morning to frosty views, and the cold snap looks set to worsen as heavy rain is predicted to hit the UK.

There is a yellow weather warning in place for parts of northern Scotland on Thursday and Friday due to “strong winds” which may cause disruption.

The Met Office predicted winds of up to 75 mph, and warned they could lead to “short term loss of power” as well as road, air and ferry transport delays.

The authority advised: “If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves.

Weather alerts remain in place for todayCredit: Getty
The north and northeast coast of the party island remained on an Amber alert until 6am today

“Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.

“Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”

The Met Office issued a stark warning for strong winds, earlier this week

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