Weather

SPAIN’S weather forecaster has issued a red weather alert for two new regions. A punishing heatwave is continuing to grip large areas of the country. Interior areas of Gipuzkoa in the Basque country and the Ribera del Ebro region of Zaragoza are now under the highest ‘red alert’ level, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C and 42C respectively.  Officials have …

Authorities in Spain have issued an unusual red weather alert to Canary Islands due to a heatwave that is bringing soaring temperatures. The state weather agency AEMET has issued a red warning for excessive heat on the islands of Tenerife Lanzarote Fuerteventura Gran Canaria with temperatures expected to exceed 40C. According to some agencies, mercury temperatures could reach 45C or …

Heatwaves have been a constant feature over the last couple of months, and this has led to a 57% increase in heat-related fatalities during July. The Daily Mortality Monitoring System, or MoMo, reported 1,046 deaths last month due to higher temperatures than average. In 2022, there were 2,217 heat-related deaths after 41 days of high temperatures. READ MORE Staying Cool …

THE State Meteorological Agency Aemet has issued a warning for rain and storms in some parts of Valencian Community on Friday. This is ahead of another heatwave that will begin early next week. Yellow warnings are issued for the interior southern part of the province of Castellon and the northern area of the province of Valencia. Lightning and strong winds are …

One of the worst storms of July to hit Alicante in recent years has left many parts of the province with flooded roads. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) said the storm was linked to a trough crossing the area and stated that it was ‘more typical of late August or September than July’. It’s far from the only time that …

A WARNING about an ‘extreme risk’ of forest fires has been issued for the Valencian Community. The Regional Emergencies Ministry has issued a warning due to the combination of the strong westerly wind and the current heatwave. The warning is valid from Friday to Sunday. READ MORE FOREST FIRE IN ALICANTE, SUMMER 20,24 Forest fires are a risk in Alicante, …

Over the past two months, Spain has seen 1,180 deaths caused by heat. The Environment Ministry published the figures on January 28th. They show a significant increase in comparison to the same time period of 2024. Over half of the people who died in this year were women. READ MORE Early Summer Temperatures Recorded In recent years, temperatures in the …

Residents of Catalunya were sent an alert on their phones to prepare for the torrential DANA that is expected to hit the region.  The message sent by Catalan Civil Protection was sent at 2.30pm local. It reads: “CECAT – Risk of flooding until 9pm due to torrential downpour.” Avoid travelling and outdoor activities. Avoid areas with low lying or flooding, …

A rare spell of cooler weather is set to sweep across much of Spain this weekend, offering welcome relief after weeks of stifling heat — just as the UK braces for a blistering heatwave with temperatures hitting 40C. From Thursday to Sunday, a significant drop in temperatures will affect nearly all provinces in Andalucía, with Saturday forecast to be up …

HOLIDAY chaos threatens some of Spain’s top tourist spots as severe thunderstorms are expected to bring dangerous winds and giant hailstones by the weekend. A dangerous weather system known as DANA is barrelling towards the eastern Mediterranean coast, with  the Costa Blanca, Valencia region and Balearic Islands in the firing line. Forecasters warn that Saturday, November 17, is a day …