Brunete is under a yellow alert for rain and storms as AEMET warns of unsettled weather. Locals should expect muggy conditions and intermittent showers as the weekend approaches, with skies changing throughout.
Brunete is under a yellow alert for rain and storms this Friday, with AEMET warning of unsettled conditions across the southern and western parts of Madrid, including Las Vegas. The October 2 alert covers the entire Comunidad de Madrid, extending well beyond Brunete. AEMET bulletins and Spanish news outlets describe the warning as part of a larger weather front affecting the region, with heavy rain and storms prompting extra caution.
Clouds will hang low early in the morning. Light rain is expected to pick up around 08:00, with more rain late in the evening. Forecasts call for about 0.8 liters per square meter in the morning and 0.9 liters by 22:00. The air will stay damp all day, and thunderstorms could break out at any time. AEMET has flagged two basic danger periods. Local downpours could reach 20 mm per hour, and there is a 40% to 70% chance of severe weather, including hail and strong winds, Gaceta de Madrid and La Voz de Madrid report.
Temperatures in Brunete will barely change. Highs should reach 26 degrees Celsius, while lows will not drop below 15. A gentle breeze from the east will do little to ease the humidity, leaving the air muggy throughout the day.
Saturday is also expected to be gray and wet, with showers from early morning until midday. Clouds may thin out by noon, but gloomy conditions are expected to persist. Temperatures will barely change, with highs and lows matching Friday, and light easterly winds will continue. ABC and El País report that the unsettled weather is part of a wider pattern: AEMET has issued special warnings for steady, widespread rain across eastern Spain from October 1 to 5.
Rain could return before dawn on Sunday, bringing thick clouds and the possibility of more storms. Temperatures will remain between 15 and 24 degrees, with easterly winds continuing and the air staying damp and heavy. Some parts of Madrid may receive 40 to 50 liters per square meter or more by the end of the weekend, information from independent weather reviews and official forecasts.
Nearby towns are also expected to see rough weather. In Madrid, clouds and rain are forecast from the morning, with storms strengthening by midday. Showers could begin as early as 02:00, then ease in the afternoon. Temperatures in the capital will range from 17 to 24 degrees. Segovia faces a similar outlook, with clouds and rain expected from morning to night. A brief early break is possible, but weak showers are forecast to return later. Lows in Segovia will dip below 13 degrees, with highs reaching 25.
La Voz de Madrid reports that civil protection authorities have advised residents to take care when traveling or spending time outdoors, and to contact emergency services (112) if conditions worsen. The storm system is part of a larger front affecting several regions of Spain.
All forecasts are provisional and based on the latest AEMET data; updates are expected as the weather shifts. Instability across central Spain this weekend means residents may need to stay alert and change their plans. The region faces another round of wild spring weather.