Granada is in for a sudden change in weather as the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) issues a yellow alert for storms and rain this Thursday. The warning covers the Cuenca del Genil area, where a clear start to the day will give way to unsettled skies and a noticeable drop in temperatures. AEMET says the alert is part of a broader pattern of unstable weather affecting much of Andalusia and eastern Spain.
The day will begin with only a few clouds, but conditions are expected to shift quickly after 6:00 a.m. Showers and storms are likely by afternoon, with high clouds lingering into the evening. There may be a brief dry spell in the morning, but drizzle is forecast to return later, and thunderstorms are possible both before and after midday. Highs will fall sharply, reaching just 29 degrees around 4 p.m., while lows will stay near 16. Light southwesterly winds will add to the unsettled feel. AEMET data indicate that up to 15 mm of rain could fall in just one hour in yellow alert zones.
Friday is expected to bring more of the same. Cloud cover will increase early, and rain is likely after midday. Temperatures will remain similar to Thursday, with lows around 16 degrees, keeping the cool, damp pattern in place. Forecasts suggest the rain could last at least two days, with showers and unsettled weather continuing into Friday afternoon.
The weekend is unlikely to bring a return to typical summer weather. Saturday will be cloudy with light rain, while Sunday should remain cloudy but mostly dry. Temperatures will rise slightly, with highs reaching 31 degrees at the start of the weekend and lows dipping to 15. Winds are expected to be calm, so humidity will likely linger. Forecasts for September 17 describe a sharp shift from clear morning skies to an unstable afternoon with more clouds and thunderstorms.
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Other towns in the region are also preparing for unsettled weather. Jaén will have variable skies, with clouds thickening and light rain possible from midday. Temperatures there will range from 19 to 29 degrees. In El Ejido, the day will start with patchy clouds before cover thickens and light rain arrives in the afternoon; temperatures will range from 20 to 29 degrees. Across much of the area, dry mornings and wet afternoons are expected to recur.
Forecasts for other cities, including Málaga, Torremolinos, Linares, Almería, Benalmádena, Oria, Albacete, Santiago de Compostela, Jerez de la Frontera, Sevilla, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Estepona, Torrevieja, and Teruel, suggest similar instability, though details may change as AEMET updates its bulletins.
These forecasts, based on data from the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología, show how unpredictable summer weather can be in southern Spain. Residents and visitors will need to stay flexible and monitor local alerts as the region faces a sudden break from the usual heat. Staying informed matters for anyone planning to be outdoors in the coming days.
