Tornado And Storm Warning

Tornado And Storm Warning. An amber weather warning for possible tornados and thunderstorms has been issued for the Costa Del Sol on Monday.

Spain’s national weather agency (AEMET) is warning “The possibility of a tornado and waterspouts can’t be ruled out”. An amber weather warning is in place until 6am on Tuesday (18th March), gale force 7 winds could reach speeds of up to 70km/h and thunderstorms could deposit 25mm of rain an hour on the Costa Del Sol. The weather warning is active from 6pm today (17th March) until 6am tomorrow.

The rest of Tuesday will bring showers with occasional sunny spells. 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: 17.03.2025

Written by Dave James.