Costa Del Sol heat warnings

Costa Del Sol Heat Alerts. The official Spanish weather agency issued yellow warnings for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Costa Del Sol heat warnings

Yellow Weather Warnings are in effect for the Costa Del Sol this week due to high temperatures.  Warnings have been issued for Thursday (16th July), Friday (17th July), Sunday (18th July).   Spain’s National Meteorological Agency (AEMET) Temperatures could reach up to 38c on the coast and 41c in the inland area of Alhaurin.  Weather warnings are in effect from 1pm to 9pm each day.  Yellow is the most mild of the three levels.

You can see the full forecast at www.global.fm/weather  Click here to learn how you can stay cool in the summer.

High temperatures could pose a threat The pet owners of the area are reminded that they should provide shade and water to their animals.  The Costa Del Sol has also been hit by fires that have caused havoc.

The emergency services are ready to respond to fires resulting from the high temperatures.

Malaga Airport Delays

Malaga airport can experience delays due to adverse weather conditions.  Check which flights are affected with our live flight tracker here.

Weather Warnings: Types

Yellow: Be alert. The next few days could bring severe weather that will affect the people living in the area. Yellow means you should prepare for travel delays and disruptions to your everyday activities.

Amber: Prepare yourself. It is more likely that bad weather will affect people in the area. This could cause travel delays, rail and road closures, power interruptions and even the risk of life and property.

Red: Take action. Extreme weather conditions are expected. Red means the area is at risk and people should act now to ensure their safety and that of others. It is possible that there will be widespread damage and disruption of travel, power and electricity.

Published: 16.07.2026

Written by Dave James

News on 93.6 Global Radio

The official English-speaking radio station of the Costa del Sol, 93.6 Global Radio, will keep you up to date on all the latest Costa del Sol news.

More Costa del Sol News Stories

Costa del Sol headlines. View all 93.6 Global Radio News

Spain’s official weather service has issued yellow alerts on Thursday and Friday.

AEMET has issued yellow warnings of high temperatures on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

A fire near Benahavis that broke out on Thursday forced 2 053 people to leave their homes.