{
  "id": 10991763,
  "title": "La Aemet alerta de un “peligro elevado” por una dana de jueves a lunes en el tercio oriental peninsular",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/la-aemet-alerta-de-un-peligro-elevado-por-una-dana-de-jueves-a-lunes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:04:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "El Pais",
    "slug": "el-pais",
    "url": "https://elpais.com/el-tiempo/2026-09-30/la-aemet-alerta-de-un-peligro-elevado-por-una-dana-de-jueves-a-lunes-en-el-tercio-oriental-peninsular.html"
  },
  "original_language": "es",
  "account": "Spain's State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has warned of an \"elevated danger\" from Thursday to Monday across the eastern third of the peninsula. This unfavorable weather episode is due to the instability caused by the entry of cold air at mid and high levels, combined with a significant Mediterranean humidity contribution, resulting in very strong and persistent rainfall with potential for flooding, particularly in the eastern and north-eastern areas of the peninsula, as well as the Balearic Islands.\n\nThe situation starts with a frontal system moving from west to east across the peninsula on the evening of Thursday, originating from a deep low pressure system located north of the Atlantic. This will continue to affect Spain until at least Monday morning, maintaining instability in the peninsula and the Balearic Islands, with reduced intensity initially.\n\nAdditionally, a low pressure area is forming between the southeast coast of the peninsula and the Balearic Islands, bringing a humid eastward flow over the Mediterranean region, further enhancing the situation. Strong and persistent showers are expected to begin along the eastern interior of the peninsula and move towards the northeast, mainly affecting Castellón, Valencia, the north coast of Alicante, and the southern part of Tarragona, with potentially locally very heavy rainfall.\n\nPrecipitation amounts could exceed 150 liters per square meter in less than six hours, causing significant damage. The Balearic Islands may also experience locally very strong or extremely strong showers, especially from the last hours of Friday. The rains will continue throughout the weekend, with the greatest accumulations occurring towards the eastern areas, although Aemet notes that less intense and accumulated precipitation is expected from Sunday onwards.\n\nStarting from Sunday, an isolated high-pressure area in the west of the peninsula is expected, leading to thermal and dynamic instability. The evolution and intensity of this situation remain uncertain, making it difficult to determine the exact locations of the maximum precipitation. Aemet warns that the scenario is highly volatile, with small changes in the interaction between the various elements potentially leading to shifts in areas of maximum impact. Therefore, it is recommended to closely monitor predictions and alerts throughout the upcoming updates, and remain vigilant to warnings from regional governments and the Protection Civil.",
  "summary": "La agencia advierte de que “los chubascos pueden dar lugar a inundaciones locales súbitas y repentinas en zonas bajas, arroyos y ramblas”",
  "key_points": [
    "Aemet warns of elevated danger from Thursday to Monday in eastern Spain.",
    "Cold air and Mediterranean humidity cause heavy, persistent rainfall.",
    "Potential flooding expected, especially in eastern and northeastern areas."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}