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Pictured: Fierce winds on the Costa del Sol blow down solar panels and snap trees

The strong gales were felt across southern and eastern Spain on Wednesday night, accompanied by showers thanks the effects of Storm Harry.

Last updated: January 22, 2026 1:21 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: January 22, 2026
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Solar panels blown off roof in Estepona due to strong winds

A night of ferocious winds sparked a chaotic night for emergency workers along the Costa del Sol.

Firefighters revealed how they had to work through the night and early morning to respond to fallen trees and various objects that had been blown away by the harsh conditions.

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The strong gales were felt across southern and eastern Spain on Wednesday night, accompanied by showers thanks the effects of Storm Harry.

A series of Atlantic fronts are expected to hit Spain over the coming days, with forecasts showing rain and wind for at least the next week across Andalucia.

Photos from Estepona last night showed how solar panels had been completely blown off one roof.

Solar panels blown off roof in Estepona due to strong winds
Tree blown over in Estepona on Wednesday night
Lights damaged in Estepona due to the winds

Elsewhere, a tree was pictured on top of a car after being uprooted.

The Malaga firefighter consortium said: ‘Our crews in Estepona are responding to incidents involving fallen objects or objects at risk of falling due to the wind.’

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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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