A dynamic deterioration of weather over the Iberian Peninsula, caused by the deep low-pressure system Regina, has led to yellow alerts being issued in seven autonomous communities. The State Meteorological Agency AEMET warns of intense rainfall, snowfall, and dangerous coastal phenomena. In Valencia, downpours forced the cancellation of key celebrations, and strong winds paralyzed the seaport's operations. Difficult conditions also prevail in the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
Paralysis in the Valencian Community
Mascletà spectacles were cancelled and the main seaport in Valencia was closed due to downpours and wind.
Yellow alerts in seven regions
AEMET issued warnings for rain and snow, including for Catalonia, Andalusia, and the Balearic Islands.
Poor air quality and dust
A drop in air quality caused by Saharan dust, termed dirty rain, was recorded in Toledo and Cuenca.
Extreme conditions in the Canaries
Storm Regina brought uncharacteristic frosts and very strong wind gusts to the islands.
The meteorological situation in Spain deteriorated sharply on Thursday, March 5, 2026, under the influence of the deep low-pressure system borrasca Regina. The public agency AEMET introduced a yellow warning level for seven regions, indicating hazards related to downpours, snowfall, and storms. The Valencian Community was hit hardest, where intense rainfall forced authorities to suspend the traditional pyrotechnic spectacle mascletà at the Town Hall Square. Simultaneously, the Port of Valencia was officially closed to maritime traffic due to wind gusts preventing safe vessel maneuvering. Storm Regina also brought extreme phenomena to other parts of the country. In the Canary Islands, uncharacteristic frosts and gales were recorded, while in the Balearic Islands, including Palma and Manacor, downpours threaten local flooding. The coasts of Andalusia, particularly around Granada and Almería, are grappling with waves reaching three meters in height. Additionally, in the regions of Castilla-La Mancha, especially in Toledo and Puertollano, monitoring systems registered very poor air quality, linked to the influx of air masses carrying Saharan dust. This phenomenon, combined with rain, creates the so-called lluvia de barro, or dirty rain. Spain regularly experiences violent convective phenomena in spring, when cold polar-maritime air meets warmer masses from the Mediterranean basin.Meteorological experts emphasize that the current weather breakdown definitively ends the period of premature spring on the Iberian Peninsula. Forecasts indicate that unstable weather with rain and mountain snow will persist at least until the end of the coming weekend. Severe storms are predicted in the Castile and León region, and in Catalonia, including Barcelona and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, warnings are in effect for strong sea swells. Emergency services are urging people to avoid approaching waterfronts and to exercise particular caution on roads in the northern belt, from Galicia to Asturias, where driving conditions are significantly hampered by rain and limited visibility. „Siete comunidades autónomas en alerta amarilla por lluvias, temporal marítimo y nieve” (Seven autonomous communities on yellow alert for rain, maritime storm, and snow) — AEMET