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The Spanish Eye > Almeria > WATCH: Fresh weather alerts for Costa del Sol, Granada and Almeria – as waterspouts spotted
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WATCH: Fresh weather alerts for Costa del Sol, Granada and Almeria – as waterspouts spotted

State weather agency Aemet has issued a yellow warning for all three coastlines until at least midnight on Monday.

Last updated: January 5, 2026 8:02 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: January 5, 2026
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Storm Francis continues to affect southern Spain and is now being felt across the eastern Costa del Sol, Granada and Almeria.

Sate weather agency Aemet has issued a yellow warning for all three coastlines until at least midnight on Monday.

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Forecasters warn that the system could bring heavy, stormy rainfall, potentially accompanied by small hail.

Rainfall totals could build up quickly over short periods of time, especially in coastal areas, with some parts of the Axarquia at risk of seeing more than 15 litres per square metre in just one hour.

This raises the possibility of localised flooding on urban streets and secondary roads.

The Axarquía also remains under a yellow alert for coastal conditions on Three Kings Day itself (January 6).

Aemet is forecasting north-westerly winds of 50-60 km/h (force 7), along with rough seas.

Temperatures are expected to drop further, with daytime highs struggling to rise above 9C to 11C in different parts of the region.

Weather alerts issued across the coasts of Andalucia on Monday for heavy rain and storms (Credit: Aemet)

Llueve con fuerza y casi granizo en Alhaurín de la Torre @Storm_Malaga pic.twitter.com/sGDpGNX6nS

— Juan Carlos Muñoz (@juankicoino) January 5, 2026

#ÚltimaHora | La tormenta que se ha originado sobre el #Guadalhorce y que posteriormente se ha ido desplazando al este, nos ha dejado una bella estampa, con la formación de una manga marina frente a la costa del #RincóndelaVictoria, al este de #Málaga capital.

Autor: @toniopalo pic.twitter.com/LDfFsa7xVg

— Storm Málaga (@Storm_Malaga) January 5, 2026

Lloviendo con fuerza en la #CostaTropical #Almuñecar @Asvogra @meteovegas @Granada_Meteo pic.twitter.com/NJ6rpZ8eae

— Rocío Palacios (@rociopalaciosh) January 5, 2026

Tarde de tormentas por la costa tropical, algo más de 20 litros se han recogido en media hora con algo de granizo pequeño. @ecazatormentas @Granada_Meteo pic.twitter.com/wqPaezPdLV

— Stov☈m⚡ (@Stovrm) January 5, 2026

Local councils across the Axarquia have responded to the warning by urging residents to take extra care and to avoid unnecessary travel.

The town hall in Rincón de la Victoria, which is still dealing with the aftermath of the intense hailstorm on Christmas Eve, has asked residents to be especially vigilant.

Meanwhile, Velez-Malaga town hall has also issued public warnings after Aemet activated the yellow alert, highlighting the risk of storms and possible hail across the municipality.

Residents and visitors are being advised to monitor weather updates closely as conditions remain unstable across the eastern Costa del Sol.

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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