Storm Marta is a cause for concern in southern Spain this weekend

Have you enjoyed the brief respite from rain and stormy weather that Storm Leonardo brought to western Spain? Western Andalucia authorities are urging you to make the most of this sunny, warm weather. on high alertAs a potentially dangerous new storm named Marta is predicted to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding over the weekend. It looks as if it will worsen current flood risks following the recent effects of Storm Leonardo.

Storm Marta will bring back heavy rain and storms

Andalucian regional authorities are keeping a strict watch, refusing any lapse in their guard despite the brief respite from rain on Friday. Government delegate Adolfo Molina stressed The sun can’t give us a false sense security. He said the forecasts for rain alerts, and winds up to 70km/h were encouraging. Many are under the impression that “worse will come”.

Cordoba Airport fears further flooding

Cordoba Mayor José María Bellido The city is already considering a scenario that would be similar to severe flooding that occurred in 2010, where areas around the airport in the city were completely flooded. Bellido has predicted that there will be a “second high” in the next few days due to the approaching storm.

Close to 10,000 people in Spain were temporarily evacuated because of flooding and storms. Many are expected to remain in this situation until Monday, when Storm Marta passes.

⚠️Esta es la situación actual del río #Guadalquivir en las inmediaciones de #Córdoba

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— Policía Nacional (@policia) February 6, 2026

Marta is threatening to ruin the Carnival festivities

The street parades, in particular, are at risk. Even though light rains don’t affect the fiestas much, the weather agency has issued more severe warnings. AEMET Some councils may be forced to postpone street celebrations until after the weekend.

⚠️ Storms should not be underestimated #Marta!

Portugal’s people have not been adequately warned of what is coming. Model guidance has recently been adjusted to reflect newer data. I expect Marta will intensify until it reaches landfall tomorrow.

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— Weather Watcher (@WXWatcher07) February 6, 2026

Many councils issued a directive to cancel all outdoor activity permits scheduled for Saturday. The yellow alert continues to close parks and gardens in order to protect people from the dangers of falling branches or trees.

The councils encourage residents to adhere to basic safety tips: avoid the streambeds as they are much higher than main rivers, remove cars from garages at risk today, rather than tomorrow, and secure or remove loose items that may be blown away by wind.

The drainage collectors could also be overwhelmed this Saturday as the river levels are below what they were before.