Costa Del Sol weather warnings for today – CSN News

Costa Del Sol weather warnings. The amber alert that was issued Tuesday for high temperatures has now been upgraded. On Wednesday, a yellow warning for wind and heat has also been issued.

Costa Del Sol weather warnings

The extreme heat warning for Tuesday has been upgraded to amber. (19th August), A yellow alert is in effect for Wednesday (20th August). Spain’s National Weather Agency issued the warnings (AEMET), On Tuesday, temperatures could reach up to 40c and on Wednesday, the Costa Del Sol may experience highs as low as 38c..   The weather warnings are active between 1pm and 9pm on both days.

Gale Force Winds On Wednesday

The yellow alert for Wednesday includes an additional warning about gale-force 7 winds along the coast.  The wind speed is expected to reach up to 60km/h, and the waves may reach a height of 3 meters.

You can see the full forecast at www.global.fm/weather  Here are some tips on how to stay cool this summer.

High temperatures could pose a threat Pet owners are reminded to provide shade, water and shelter for their pets.  Fires are also more likely to spread, which has been known in the past to destroy areas on the Costa Del Sol.

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 indicates that you need to plan ahead for possible travel delays or disruptions of your daily activities.

Amber: Prepare yourself. Be prepared.

Red: Take action. Extreme weather can be expected. Red means the area is at risk and people should act now to ensure their safety and that of others. There is a high probability of widespread damage, power outages and travel disruptions.

Published: 19.08.2025

Written by Dave James

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Tuesday’s yellow alert was upgraded to an amber warning due to the high temperatures. On Wednesday, a new yellow alert is issued because of high winds and high temperatures.

The Spanish national weather agency issued a second extreme heat alert for Tuesday, as temperatures may reach 40 degrees.

The Spanish national weather agency has extended its extreme heat alert to include Monday, as temperatures on the Costa Del Sol could reach 42c.