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Sudden Heat Burst Hits Spain’s Costa Tropical, Forcing Beach Evacuations and Five Rescues

Officials highlight the difficulty of forecasting such short-lived events.

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Overview

  • Aemet confirmed a rapid rise to about 40°C at 7:50 p.m. local time with gusts near 53 mph along the Granada coast.
  • Beaches in Motril, Salobreña, Torrenueva and Almuñécar were cleared as lifeguards, Maritime Rescue and the Civil Guard responded.
  • Five people were rescued after being swept seaward, and the 112 coordination center logged roughly 20 wind-related emergency calls.
  • Footage showed notable damage including uprooted trees, torn awnings and a rooftop fiberglass pool blown off a building in Motril.
  • Waterspouts and two tornadoes were reported off the coast, and air and sea searches followed an unconfirmed missing-person alert.