ALICANTE NEWS

Scorching start, stormy finish? August could bring a dramatic weather change in SpainLong-range forecasts coming from Europe hint at a major change across Spain later in the month August is set to begin much as July ends, with blistering temperatures, tropical nights and little relief from the latest heatwave, the fourth so far of.. 30/07/2026

Rising temperatures and Saharan dust on the way: Alicante weather forecast July 30-August 2After a few days of more comfortable weather, temperatures are set to climb again across Alicante Province, with inland areas feeling the heat first The recent break from the intense heat is already starting to fade, with temperatures expected.. 30/07/2026

Alicante gets a brief break from intense heat before temperatures climb again: Alicante weather forecast July 27-30After a welcome break from the recent extreme heat, temperatures are expected to climb steadily through the week, with Saharan dust also likely to make a return After last week's intense heat, high humidity, freak winds and thunderstorms, the.. 27/07/2026

Scorching heat, violent storms, freak winds and wildfire strike Murcia and AlicanteA red heat warning was followed by more than 100 lightning strikes, muddy rain, damaging winds and wildfire that threatened homes The Region of Murcia and neighbouring Alicante Province experienced one of the most unusual days of weather so far.. 24/07/2026

Costa Blanca beaches closed as red alert brings extreme heat, storms and dangerous windsRed flags have been raised along the Orihuela Costa while councils shut beaches, parks and outdoor spaces The Costa Blanca is battening down the hatches as a rare combination of extreme heat and severe storm warnings forces councils to close beaches.. 23/07/2026

Violent heat burst sweeps through Alicante province, felling treesPowerful gusts knocked down trees and awnings in Elda and neighbouring Petrer As Alicante continues to endure one of its most intense summers on record, firefighters have been called into action after a rare heat burst brought strong winds and damage.. 22/07/2026

Alicante bears the brunt of Spain's deadly summer heat as temperature-linked deaths climbMore than 120 deaths have been linked to extreme temperatures in just one month, with Alicante accounting for over half of the Valencian Community's total The province of Alicante has emerged as the hardest-hit area in the Valencian Community.. 22/07/2026

Employees in Spain have legal right to stay home during severe weather alertsThe Ministry of Labour reminds employees throughout Spain that they can claim paid leave during orange and red storm warnings In winter, Spain is often subject to weather alerts for strong winds and flooding from heavy rain, while in summer it is the extremely..

Tracking natural disasters in Spain: How to view a real-time satellite mapWhy real-time satellite imagery has become essential in helping Spain face fires, floods and heatwaves in real time by Kateryna Sergieieva   Watching the recent news from Valencia has been absolutely distressing. It’s one thing to.. 09/01/2026

Why you should never sleep with the fan on all nightSpanish nights might be stifling, but there are several serious health implications from sleeping with a fan Summer temperatures in Spain can be rather hard to take at times and most of us opt for a refreshing dip in the sea or the pool to cool off during..

Your complete guide to staying safe in this heatwaveIt's getting to be over 40ºC in parts of Spain right now With summer temperatures soaring in Spain, it’s essential to prioritise safety for yourself, your pets, and those around you. Here’s a comprehensive guide to staying hydrated..

Tornadoes increase in Spain as its waters heat upClimate change has resulted in more frequent and violent storms in Spain Thanks to social media, stunning videos and photos of tornados and marine sleeves are now a common sight, but worringly their occurrence is becoming much more frequent, particularly.. 01/12/2021