Costa Del Sol Storm Warning Issued by Spain’s National Weather Agency
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and torrential rain has been issued for the Costa Del Sol, according to a report by Global FM. The warning, issued by Spain’s national weather agency AEMET, is in place from 9pm on Thursday, May 1st, until 10am on Friday.
During this period, accumulated rainfall of 15mm per hour is expected, with strong winds also forecast. The yellow warning is the least severe of the three warning levels, but residents and visitors to the area are advised to be aware of the potential disruption to their day-to-day activities. As stated by Global FM, "yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day-to-day activities."
The storm warning comes as a timely reminder for those living in or visiting the Costa Del Sol to stay informed about the latest weather conditions. According to Global FM, later on Friday, patchy cloud and some sunny spells are expected, with a generally dry and sunny weekend ahead.
Malaga Airport, a major hub for tourists and locals alike, may experience delays due to adverse weather conditions. Global FM advises travellers to check which flights are affected with their live flight tracker.
It’s worth noting that Spain’s national weather agency AEMET issues three types of weather warnings: yellow, amber, and red. The different warning levels indicate the severity of the weather and the potential impact on daily life. As reported by Global FM, the warning levels are as follows:
- Yellow: Be aware. Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect people in the concerned area.
- 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.
The storm warning for the Costa Del Sol is a timely reminder for residents and visitors to stay informed about the latest weather conditions. Stay up to date with the latest news from the Costa del Sol with 93.6 Global Radio, the coast’s official English-speaking radio station.
For more information on the storm warning and other news from the Costa del Sol, visit Global FM.
Published on May 1st, 2025, this article provides essential information for those living in or visiting the Costa Del Sol. As reported by Global FM, the storm warning is in place until 10am on Friday, and residents and visitors are advised to plan ahead and stay informed about the latest weather conditions.
In related news, recent headlines from the Costa del Sol include power cuts in Fuengirola and a storm warning for the region. For more information on these and other news stories, visit Global FM.
