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Spain Cools as Aemet Flags Localized Storm Risk in Valencia and Eastern Andalucía

Aemet now highlights localized storms with strong gusts following the heat's retreat.

Overview

  • After a two-week heatwave, many areas now report highs near 30°C, marking a sharp drop from last week’s 40°C readings.
  • Showers are forecast to enter Andalucía from the east on Thursday afternoon, first affecting Almería near Oria, Albox, Huércal-Overa and Pulpí.
  • Rain chances expand west on Friday and Saturday in Almería and may reach eastern Granada around Trevélez, with additional early afternoon showers possible Saturday.
  • In the Comunitat Valenciana, Aemet warns of brief heavy downpours of 20–30 l/m² per hour and very strong gusts in the interior north of Castellón on Thursday, with possible morning showers in Alicante and clearing expected by about 16:00.
  • Targeted heat alerts persist today in Málaga’s Costa del Sol and Guadalhorce, with a yellow warning from 13:00 to 20:59 for highs up to 36°C and terral winds.