28/01/2026
⚠️ Weather Update – Fuengirola (Today) ⚠️
There is an amber (orange) weather warning today for strong winds and coastal conditions in the Fuengirola area.
🌬️ What’s happening?
Strong wind gusts (up to around 90 km/h earlier today)
Rough seas and dangerous coastal conditions
Rain and unsettled weather, improving later
🟠 What does an amber warning mean?
It means important risk — conditions could cause damage, travel disruption, and be dangerous outdoors. It’s more serious than a yellow warning, but not as extreme as red.
✅ What you should do:
Secure loose items on balconies and terraces
Avoid beaches, promenades, and exposed coastal areas
Be careful driving, especially in strong crosswinds
Stay indoors if possible during the worst conditions
Keep an eye on official updates (AEMET / local authorities)
⚠️ Avoid unnecessary travel and outdoor activities today, especially near the sea.
Stay safe everyone 🌧️💨
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🌧️ Rain Events Like Those seen in 2005 and early 2006 in Fuengirola and particularly along the Mediterranean coast (including Fuengirola and the Costa del Sol), episodes of very intense rain often occur in the autumn and winter. These can be caused by DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), a cold upper-air trough that interacts with warm moist Mediterranean air, producing sustained heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and sudden flooding. This phenomenon is widely known by its colloquial Spanish name gota fría.
Although specific official records for Fuengirola in 2005/2006 aren’t readily found online, these autumn/winter rain episodes have historically produced:
Torrential rain and floods
Water accumulation in streets and low-lying areas
Flash floods in short periods of time
Such events are exactly what weather services aim to warn about with coloured warnings.
⚠️ What Weather Warnings Mean (AEMET System)
In Spain, the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issues warnings when weather conditions are expected to pose risks. These apply to rain, wind, coastal phenomena, temperatures, and more.
Here’s how the colour-coded warnings work for rainfall:
🟢 Green – No risk
Normal weather conditions.
No adverse effects expected.
You can continue normal activities.
🟡 Yellow – Be aware
Potentially dangerous weather (e.g., heavy rain or storms), but impacts are usually limited.
Possible localised issues like water on roads or slippery surfaces.
Recommendation: stay informed and watch weather updates.
🟠 Orange – Significant risk
Heavy rain expected and possible disruption to daily life.
Flooded streets, reduced visibility, or problems driving in rain.
Recommendations:
Avoid unnecessary travel.
Secure outdoor objects (balconies/terraces).
Follow guidance from authorities.
🔴 Red – Extreme risk
Very intense rainfall (e.g., up to ~120 mm in 12 hours in some episodes on the Costa del Sol).
Extreme risk to life and property. Serious flooding and dangerous conditions likely.
Strong advice: do not travel, stay indoors, and follow emergency services’ guidance.
🚨 What These Warnings Look Like in Practice
When red warnings are issued, authorities may:
Send ES-Alert messages to phones in affected areas (a public alert system).
Activate emergency plans in towns and cities (e.g., local Civil Protection plans).
Temporarily close flood-prone roads and public spaces.
Warnings like orange and red are designed to give people time – hours to a couple of days – to prepare before the worst impacts hit.
🛡️ How to Stay Safe During Heavy Rain
Here are practical steps to protect yourself, your family, and your home:
🏠 At Home
Stay updated by checking AEMET forecasts on official channels or trusted weather apps.
Prepare an emergency kit with:
Bottled water & snacks
Flashlight & spare batteries
First-aid supplies
Fully charged phones
Essential medications
Clear gutters and drains if rain is forecast (to reduce flooding risk).
🚗 On the Move
Avoid unnecessary travel, especially with orange/red warnings.
Never drive through flooded roads or deep water, even if they look shallow — cars can be swept away or stall.
Plan alternate routes in advance or delay travel until conditions improve.
🌊 Outdoors
Avoid river banks, streams, and low-lying ground during heavy rain.
On the coast, be cautious of rough seas and large waves even if the rain hasn’t started yet.
📱 Alerts & Info
Use official sources (AEMET website or official municipal emergency info) rather than unknown SMS links — there are scams spoofing weather alerts with dangerous links.
Tune in to local media and official social media channels for weather updates and safety instructions.
