COSTA BLANCA, WEATHER

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

Alicante weekend weather July 23-26: Red alert as temperatures could hit 45ºCMore than 50 municipalities in Alicante province are under Aemet's highest-level heat warning Residents across Alicante province have become used to seeing weather warnings this summer, but red alerts are a much rarer sight. That's exactly.. 23/07/2026

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

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

Intense heat and Saharan dust return with thunderstorms possible inland: Alicante weather forecast July 20-23Temperatures are expected to climb to between 39°C and 44°C in parts of Alicante this week, while Saharan dust and humid conditions could make the heat feel even more oppressive There is no let-up from the intense heat at the moment, with.. 20/07/2026

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..