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Jorge Rey warns Spain that storms are coming and there will be a DANA by October 2025.
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Although October has only just begun, if Jorge Reyβs predictions are correct, Spain is headed for a month with unsettled skies and sudden storms.
The 18-year old Burgos boy’s name may not be familiar to everyone. But for the thousands of online followers who follow him, he has become a phenomenon thanks to his unique way of predicting weather.
Who is Jorge Rey?
Rey’s not a conventional meteorologist. He does not use radars, satellites or climate simulations. Instead, he uses cabaΓ±uelas, a centuries old method handed down by elders from his village of Monasterio de Rodilla. The technique is rooted in observing nature β from animal behaviour to wind patterns β and translating those signs into forecasts.
He learned this from his grandparents and other elderly neighbours, who still held onto the rural wisdom. Jorge Rey, who is a young man, has revived this dying art and given it new life through social media. He has gained national attention at the age of 18 for his forecasts which, surprisingly, are often right on target.
Earlier this year, he warned that autumn would be βmore unsettled’ than last year. Now, as Spaniards prepare for key dates such as the DΓa del Pilar festivities on October 12, he has sharpened his outlook β and it doesn’t sound like smooth sailing.
Storms are brewing in October
Despite recent bursts of heat that felt more like summer than autumn, Rey says this month will be βa classic October’ with plenty of twists.
He expects rain to sweep across the northern part of Spain for the first weekend. The rest of Spain will remain relatively calm. Early next week temperatures will drop, which should bring scattered showers. He points toΒ October 9β10 as dates when fresh Atlantic fronts could brush northern Spain, though they won’t be the main headline.
It is the holiday that causes most concern. Rey forecasts storms in the Atlantic between October 11 and 13, which will raise temperatures temporarily but also bring strong thunderstorms into the south and west. For the DΓa del Pilar itself on the 12th, he warns of a bittersweet scenario: “There will be warmth thanks to southerly winds, but also the risk of heavy storms in the north and east.” He jokes about the possibility that his predictions for the 12th might slip a day.
Second half of the month wet, wild and muddy
The most dramatic change could occur in mid-October. Around October 16β17, Rey expects a new Atlantic front carrying high humidity to crash into Galicia and the northwest. He says this could trigger a DANA β the infamous gota frΓa Weather phenomenon that can cause torrential rainfall.
The moist air could ignite a firestorm as the warmer air in the south and Mediterranean coast clashes with the moisture. Jorge Rey describes as βimportant storms’ in the region. In the closing days of Octember, there are more thunderstorms to be seen in western Canada. He says that despite the volatile skies, temperatures will be pleasant.
The final? Rey believes that by the end of October, a large anticyclone is expected to move into the area. This will calm conditions and send storm systems farther north toward the UK. After weeks of turmoil, Spain may finally experience a period of stability in October.
Faith or folklore:
Of course, there are those who do not believe. Meteorologists warn that even the most advanced technology can make long-range predictions difficult. Reyβs traditional approach to weather forecasting has struck a cord with many Spanish, particularly in rural areas. The rhythm of the life there has always been tied tightly to the land.
It’s not about whether his predictions are 100% accurate. It’s about blending cultural heritage with modern curiosity β and about a teenager daring to challenge mainstream science with tools from the past.
His forecasts could be the most accurate in Spain. But for now, his message remains simple: October is going to be unpredictable, stormy and you shouldn’t forget an umbrella.
