Spain’s national meteorological agency AEMET has issued a series of weather warnings as an isolated upper-level depression — known as a DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) — moves across the country, bringing the threat of intense thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds.
The alert affects multiple regions across northern and eastern Spain, including Aragón, Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and much of the Cantabrian coastline. Yellow and orange warnings are now in place, with conditions expected to worsen throughout the day and into the weekend.
According to AEMET, the system will generate highly localised storms, capable of producing hailstones, frequent lightning, and wind gusts exceeding 70 km/h. Rainfall could be heavy and intense in short bursts, raising concerns over flash flooding in urban and mountainous areas.
The warnings follow a week of unstable summer weather, and authorities are urging residents and tourists alike to take precautions. Hikers, campers, and beachgoers are particularly advised to monitor local updates and avoid exposed areas during storm periods.
Inland provinces such as Teruel and Lleida are likely to see the earliest impact, with storms spreading eastwards towards Castellón and Tarragona by the late afternoon. The Balearic Islands may also experience isolated downpours.
Emergency services remain on alert, and AEMET has called on municipalities to prepare drainage systems and secure temporary structures. In recent years, similar DANA systems have caused flash floods and widespread damage, especially in areas with steep terrain or poor run-off infrastructure.
The outlook for next week remains uncertain, with forecasters predicting unsettled conditions to persist at least until Monday.
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