Andalusia to be drenched with heavy rains and strong winds

Andalusia braces for a dramatic weather change as remnants from Hurricane Gabrielle sweep through the region this weekend.

Just in time for the start of the new hydrological year on Wednesday, October 1, western provinces including Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, and Malaga are expected to welcome the first major rainfall of the season.

Forecasters warn of the possibility of heavy rains, powerful gusts of winds, and large coastal waves. This would mark the return of the wet weather that has been missing for months. The system is expected to bring substantial rainfall accumulations. While this could be a boost for water supplies, it also poses a risk of localised flooding.

Meteorologists state that this is likely to be the first major Atlantic system of autumn in southern Spain and will signal the transition from dry, settled conditions into more wet, unstable ones. Residents are advised not to ignore official weather updates, and to be prepared for potentially hazardous driving conditions along the coast.