Official Weather Warning Torrential Rain

Official Weather Warning Torrential Rain. AEMET have placed the Costa Del Sol on Yellow Alert today as torrential rain and thunderstorms batter the area.

Official Weather Warning Torrential Rain

A yellow weather warning for torrential rain on the Costa Del Sol is in place until 8pm this evening (Sunday 21st May). The weather warning from Spain’s national weather agency AEMET is reporting accumlated rainfall of 20mm per hour at the moment. Thunderstorms will continue to hit the Costa Del Sol whilst the warning remains in effect.

Click here to see the latest forecast for the Costa Del Sol.

Malaga Airport Delays

Adverse weather conditions can sometimes cause delays at Malaga airport. Check which flights are affected with our live flight tracker here.

Severe weather can cause delays at Malaga airport.

Types Of Weather Warnings

Yellow: Be aware. Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect people in the concerned area. Yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day-to-day activities.

Amber: Be prepared. There is an increased likelihood of bad weather affecting people in the concerned area, which could potentially disrupt people’s plans and possibly cause travel delays, road and rail closures, interruption to power and the potential risk to life and property.

Red: Take action. Extreme weather is expected. Red means people in the concerned areas should take action now to keep themselves and others safe from the impact of the weather. Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely.

Published: 21.05.2023

Written by Dave James.