While the Iberian Peninsula grapples with torrential downpours, strong winds, and the rare phenomenon of rain mixed with Saharan dust, Central Europe is enjoying stable, spring-like weather. The Spanish agency AEMET has issued numerous warnings for the coast and the Balearic Islands. At the same time, Poland and Germany remain under the influence of a high-pressure system, bringing sunny days but also frosty nights, a reminder of typical March frosts.
Alerts in Spain
The AEMET service has issued warnings for strong wind, rain, and high waves for the coast and the Balearic Islands.
Saharan dust over Europe
The phenomenon of 'mud rains' is complicating life in Spain, depositing dust from the Sahara on cars and buildings.
High pressure over Poland and Germany
Stable weather brings sunshine, but night frosts remain a threat to early vegetation.
The Iberian Peninsula is at the center of violent meteorological phenomena that are paralyzing life in many regions of Spain. The Spanish state meteorological service AEMET has announced weather alerts for a significant part of the country. The most serious situation is on the Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands. Cities such as Palma de Mallorca and Manacor are under yellow warnings for heavy rain. Meanwhile, in Almeria, Valencia, and around Barcelona, the main threats are coastal phenomena – strong wind gusts and high waves, which have forced the issuance of alerts for shipping and coastal tourism. An additional complication are so-called mud rains, resulting from the presence of Saharan dust in the atmosphere. The phenomenon of calima, or Saharan dust over Spain, is a natural process that has occurred for millennia. However, in recent decades, an increased frequency of its occurrence in early spring has been observed, which scientists link to changes in air circulation over North Africa.A completely different weather picture is emerging in Central Europe. In Poland, cloud cover dominates over larger cities such as Bydgoszcz, Wrocław, and Kraków, but meteorologists do not forecast violent phenomena. In Germany, on the other hand, a time of stable, sunny spring has arrived. This situation is shaped by a strong high-pressure system, which guarantees sunny days but also favors radiative heat loss at night. This causes large daily temperature amplitudes – from almost summer-like sun at noon to sharp frosts just after dawn. Such conditions favor vegetation but are risky for fruit crops. In summary, March 2026 shows the classic face of a transitional season, where the south of the continent is an arena for the clash of tropical and polar air masses, while the north remains under the control of dry continental systems. Experts advise residents of Spain to exercise particular caution in cliff and port areas, while residents of Poland and Germany should prepare for frost damage to delicate plant shoots.
Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media place greater emphasis on linking weather extremes in Spain to climate change and the need for energy transition. Conservative media focus on practical advice for citizens and monitoring the work of rescue services in regions affected by downpours.