Spain’s stretch of steady summer weather is about to change. Jorge Rey, who uses the traditional cabañuelas method, expects September to begin with an end to the recent dry spell. He predicts rain and storms, bringing unsettled conditions more typical of autumn than late summer.
For people getting ready to return to work and school, Rey’s warning has practical implications. Sudden downpours and cooler days could mean swapping shorts for jackets and carrying an umbrella earlier than planned. The cabañuelas, based on close observation of nature, have long been part of rural Spanish weather tradition. Rey’s growing audience has brought this folk forecasting into the national conversation.
Spain’s official meteorological agency, AEMET, is not raising alarms yet. Its current forecast still points to generally stable weather for early September, though it mentions the chance of isolated showers and storms in some regions. On September 2, AEMET issued yellow warnings for parts of Andalusia, citing expected temperatures up to 40°C. The warnings also covered hail and strong storms. This cautious approach matches its recent advisories, including the yellow alert for storms in Castellón, where warnings came only as conditions became urgent. For September 2, AEMET expects most of Spain to stay stable, with high temperatures in central and southern areas and no widespread rain.
Jorge Rey’s predictions, while not based on modern meteorology, continue to draw attention from people looking for early signs of seasonal change. His cabañuelas method, which relies on patterns in nature, differs from AEMET’s data-driven models. Many remain interested in alternative forecasts, especially when official sources offer only limited details about what’s ahead. On September 1, Spanish media reported that Rey’s cabañuelas forecast pointed to rain and storms, with more instability at the start of the month. They also stressed that this is a folk method, not a scientific one.
As September begins, the question is whether Rey’s traditional approach will prove more accurate than the official forecasts. The tension between folk wisdom and institutional science is familiar in Spain’s weather culture, but the practical stakes remain: early warnings can mean the difference between a soaked commute and a smooth start to autumn. For now, people are watching the skies and forecasts with fresh interest. Cabañuelas remain part of public discussion, showing that many people’s trust in weather predictions is shaped by tradition as well as technology.
