Twelve autonomous communities are under weather alerts for extreme heat. Some areas will see temperatures near 40°C, while others face storms and heavy rain. Authorities warn of strong winds and possible hail.
Spain is bracing for another surge of extreme weather as twelve autonomous communities enter Friday under official heat alerts. According to the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet), temperatures are expected to climb back toward 40°C in several regions, with the most severe warnings issued for parts of Andalucía. The orange-level alerts, indicating significant danger, are in effect for the Córdoba countryside and the areas of Morena, Condado, and the Guadalquivir Valley in Jaén, where the mercury is forecast to reach the highest levels.
Elsewhere, yellow-level warnings—signaling a lower but still notable risk—have been activated across Aragón, Baleares, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Cataluña, Extremadura, Madrid, Navarra, La Rioja, Comunidad Valenciana, and the Canary Islands. In these regions, daytime highs will comfortably exceed 35°C, and in some localities, temperatures may edge close to the 40°C mark as well.
Alongside the heat, Aemet has also issued alerts for intense rainfall and thunderstorms in several areas, including Andalucía, Aragón, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia, and Comunidad Valenciana. These storms are expected to bring rapid downpours, with accumulations of 15 to 20 liters per square meter in just one hour. Forecasters warn that some storms could be accompanied by small hail and very strong wind gusts, adding to the risk of localized disruption.
In the Canary Islands, the heat warning is limited to the eastern, southern, and western parts of Gran Canaria. Additionally, a separate alert for strong winds has been declared for the summits of Gran Canaria and La Gomera, where gusts could reach up to 70 kilometers per hour. These conditions follow a pattern of increasingly volatile weather across Spain, with authorities urging residents to take precautions during periods of extreme heat and sudden storms.
Recent weeks have seen local governments respond to weather-related risks in various ways. For example, concerns over fire hazards led several Madrid municipalities to cancel public events, as highlighted in a recent report on how only a portion of towns maintained their plans amid wildfire fears: Madrid towns adjust public activities due to fire risk.
Spain's summer climate is increasingly marked by abrupt temperature spikes and severe storms, a trend that has prompted both regional and national authorities to refine their emergency response protocols. The combination of high temperatures, heavy rainfall, and strong winds can strain infrastructure and public services, especially in areas unaccustomed to such extremes. Residents are advised to monitor official updates, limit outdoor activity during peak heat, and remain alert for sudden changes in weather conditions. The ongoing situation underscores the importance of coordinated action between meteorological agencies, local governments, and the public to mitigate the impact of severe weather events.
