Where and when will it rain the most? DANA “Alice”, a storm system, is threatening Alicante.

The State Meteorological AgencyAEMET) has issued a red weather warning for this Friday, October 10, as parts of Alicante and Murcia prepare for torrential rainfall and severe storms.

According to AEMET, the heaviest rain is expected between 10 a.m. and midnight, with up to 180 litres per square metre forecast in just 12 hours – enough to cause flooding, power cuts and transport disruption, especially along the southern coast of Alicante.

Torrevieja and Orihuela are likely to be the worst affected areas, with heavy rains, thunder and strong winds.

The agency has also issued orange and yellow alerts for other areas of Valencia, Murcia, and Almería, warning of hail, thunderstorms, and wind gusts up to 55 km/h.

Residents are urged to stay inside whenever possible and to keep abreast of official alerts.

When and where is the worst of the rain likely to fall?

Alicante Province is preparing itself for a rainy day. The forecast is broken down by municipality.

Alicante city – Expect non-stop rain throughout the day with a 100 per cent chance of precipitation. Strong northeast winds up to 50 km/h will blow across the coast, while temperatures stay mild around 23°C. Rain will continue through Saturday and then gradually ease on Sunday.

Elche – Continuous rain and cloudy skies are expected from morning to night, with humidity close to 90 per cent. Rain will continue to fall through the weekend and then ease off slightly on Sunday. Showers may linger into early next week.

Benidorm – Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are expected, with strong gusts of wind reaching 45 km/h. The weather is still unsettled on Saturday, but Sunday could bring some relief before showers return.

Torrevieja – The city is under the highest alert, facing widespread and intense rainfall all day. Thunderstorms and high winds of up to 55 km/h are possible. It will continue to be humid, creating a heavy and stormy atmosphere. Saturday will remain wet but Sunday afternoon is expected to be better.

Orihuela – Constant rain from morning to night, with cooler conditions around 20°C. The weather will stay the same on Saturday before Sunday brings a little break, but the skies will still be cloudy.

Dénia, Xàbia and Calp – The northern coast will also see strong rainfall, though less extreme than the south. Up to 60–140 mm is possible over 12 hours, with gusts near 50 km/h and temperatures around 24°C.

Elda, Villena, and Alcoy – Inland areas won’t escape the storm either. Persistent rainfall and cooler temperatures (16–18°C) are expected through the weekend, with little sign of improvement until midweek.

How long is the storm expected to last?

This episode of extreme weather comes from a DANA, also known as a ‘cold drop’ – a high-altitude cold air pocket that triggers violent rain and storms when it meets warmer Mediterranean air.

Dubbed ‘DANA Alice‘, the system has already caused instability across much of Spain this week. Meteorologists anticipate that the worst of rain is expected to fall on Friday and continue through Saturday before improving gradually on Sunday. Cloudy skies and scattered showers could continue into next week.

Authorities warn residents that the most dangerous areas for flooding are low-lying areas, ravines and valleys. They urge them to be careful. The storm is expected to peak, and people should prepare for potential power outages or delays in transport.

AEMET summed it up clearly: the south of Alicante and Murcia are facing a high-impact weather event – and it’s best to stay home and stay safe until the skies finally clear.

Storm hits, schools and shops close.

The alert’s severity has led to widespread closures in the region.

Spanish supermarket chain Consum In response to the Red Alert, it announced that all stores affected will be closed on Thursday.

In a press release, the company stated that “due to the weather warning of heavy rains for some areas in Murcia and Alicante our Consum supermarkets are closed on Friday 10th October”.

In all the affected areas, 59 stores are closing for the day. Online orders have also been suspended. Total of 1,760 workers will stay at home for the duration of the storm.

The supermarket chain CARREFOUR advises that, due to the alert forecast tomorrow, all stores in southern ALICANTE and CARTAGENA areas will be closed.

Alicante, Murcia and other municipalities have also suspended classes and cancelled extracurriculars, encouraging parents to keep their children home until the weather improves. Local councils also cancelled cultural and sporting events, warning of the potential impact flooding could have on public transport and roads.