The entire province of Malaga is under a yellow weather alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms until at least midnight tonight.
Spain’s national weather agency, AEMET, initially issued alerts earlier in the week for the inland areas of Ronda, the Costa del Sol, and the Guadalhorce Valley.
On Tuesday, it was extended to include the Axarquía region, and by Wednesday morning, Antequera was also added to the list.
The warning predicts severe weather across much of the province.
After an unusually warm start to autumn, marked by several episodes of terral winds, the final days of October have brought a sharp change.
Temperatures have dropped noticeably, with coastal highs struggling to reach 25C and many inland areas hovering around 20C.
All five major regions of Málaga province (Ronda, the Costa del Sol, Guadalhorce Valley, Axarquía and Antequera) are now covered by the yellow alert.
The warning took effect at 9am in Ronda, Sol, Guadalhorce and Axarquía, and at 11am in Antequera.
AEMET forecasts as much as 25mm of rain per hour in some areas, with totals potentially reaching 70mm over 12 hours.
The weather agency also warns of the possibility of waterspouts or tornado-like formations, particularly in coastal areas.
When and where the heaviest rain is expected
Forecast models show that the most intense rainfall is likely between 12pm and 6pm, with a 100% probability of rain across the province during that window.
Showers are expected to ease gradually into the evening.
Among the areas most likely to be affected are:
- Inland Ronda region: Cortes de la Frontera and Jubrique are expected to see particularly high rainfall levels.
- Western coastline: Benahavís, Estepona, Manilva, and Casares could see some of the heaviest showers along the Costa del Sol.
- Guadalhorce Valley: Rainfall may be more intense in towns like Cártama and Almogía.
- Antequera area: Villanueva de la Concepción is flagged as a spot to watch.
- Eastern Axarquía: Areas around Casabermeja, Comares, Almáchar, and Canillas de Aceituno are also expected to receive significant rainfall.
