AEMET issues orange rain alerts across Albacete and Almería as storms hit Spain
Spain's meteorological agency placed Albacete and parts of Almería under orange warnings for heavy rain on 17 September 2026, while western areas see sunny skies and highs up to 32 degrees.
Weather alerts in eastern and southern Spain
Spain's meteorological agency, AEMET, issued weather warnings on Thursday, 17 September 2026, across several regions in the south and east of the country. Forecasters placed Albacete, Níjar, and Garrucha under orange alerts for intense rainfall, alongside yellow alerts for thunderstorms. In the Poniente almeriense and metropolitan areas surrounding Almería, including El Ejido, authorities activated yellow warnings for rain and storms. The unsettled weather pattern brings localized precipitation and lower daytime temperatures across Mediterranean and central areas. In contrast, western provinces face stable conditions, clear skies, and warmer temperatures that will continue to rise over the coming days.
Heavy rain and storms in Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia
In La Mancha albaceteña, morning weather features severe storms and heavy rain that could deposit up to 22 litres per square metre around 08:00. Afternoon conditions in Albacete will transition to light drizzle with lingering storm risks, while daytime temperatures drop notably to a maximum of 24 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows reach 14 degrees. In the province of Almería, Níjar and Garrucha will experience overcast skies and storms through 18:00 before convective activity subsides. Garrucha is forecast to receive 1 litre per square metre at 11:00 and 0.2 litres at 13:00, with maximum temperatures reaching 28 degrees. In El Ejido, dry morning conditions will yield to weak afternoon showers and potential storms, with temperatures fluctuating between 21 and 29 degrees under light south-easterly winds.
- Badajoz
- 32 °C
- Cáceres
- 29 °C
- El Ejido
- 29 °C
- Níjar
- 29 °C
- Garrucha
- 28 °C
- L'Hospitalet
- 26 °C
- Sabadell
- 26 °C
- Albacete
- 24 °C
Coastal rain in Catalonia and the weekend outlook
Municipalities across Catalonia will see mixed precipitation and overcast skies throughout Thursday and Friday. Sabadell in Barcelona province began Thursday with heavy cloud cover and 12 litres of rain per square metre around midnight, with morning storm activity expected to taper off into light showers and maximum temperatures of 26 degrees. Nearby in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, light rainfall of 2 litres per square metre at midnight and 0.1 litres at 13:00 will accompany morning storms, with afternoon temperatures peaking near 26 degrees. On Friday, both Catalan municipalities will experience continued cloudy intervals and light rain before clearing over the weekend, when temperatures in Sabadell are forecast to climb back to 28 degrees on Sunday.
- Albacete (08:00)
- 22 l/m²
- Sabadell (00:00)
- 12 l/m²
- L'Hospitalet (00:00)
- 2 l/m²
- Garrucha (11:00)
- 1 l/m²
Dry conditions and rising heat in Extremadura
In western Spain, Extremadura will remain entirely dry and largely unaffected by the storm systems moving through the east and south. Badajoz forecasts mostly clear skies on Thursday, with maximum temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius and overnight minimums hovering around 17 degrees under light north-easterly breezes. Neighboring Cáceres will see cloudless skies through midday, followed by high cloud intervals and highs of 29 degrees. Both Extremaduran provincial capitals will experience hotter conditions as the weekend progresses, with Badajoz projected to reach 35 degrees on Saturday and 36 degrees on Sunday. Cáceres is expected to touch 34 degrees by Sunday with overnight lows of 19 degrees under calm easterly winds.
