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Spain weather warnings are issued by the Spanish state meteorological agency AEMET for severe conditions such as storms, heatwaves, coastal events and snowfall. These colour-coded alerts (yellow, orange, red) are updated daily for each region and help residents and travellers plan for dangerous weather.

What do the warning colours mean?

Yellow means be aware – some disruption possible. Orange warns of significant risk to life or property, and red indicates extreme danger with widespread disruption. The colour system mirrors that used in the UK, so if you are familiar with UK weather warnings you will quickly understand the Spanish equivalents.

How can I check Spain weather warnings today?

Our weather hub provides a direct link to the live AEMET warning map. You can also use BBC Weather’s Spain page or the UK Foreign Office travel advice. For a quick overview, search for “spain weather warning today live” or “spain weather warnings map” – these often show the latest alerts by province.

Issuing agencyAEMET (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología)
Alert levelsYellow (low risk), Orange (significant risk), Red (extreme danger)
Main threatsThunderstorms, heatwaves, coastal surges, heavy snowfall
Update cycleDaily, with live map and 14-day outlook
What is the difference between yellow, orange and red warnings?

Yellow indicates potential disruption; orange means serious damage likely and red warns of extreme weather causing widespread danger. Each level triggers different preparedness advice for travellers.

Are there compensation rights if flights are cancelled due to Spain weather warnings?

Yes – if a Spanish weather warning (especially orange or red) forces cancellation, airlines may not owe compensation under EU law because it’s “extraordinary circumstances”. Check your policy and the Jet2 and Ryanair weather warnings page for guidance.

Where can I see a live map of Spain weather warnings?

AEMET’s official site offers an interactive map. Third‑party sites like BBC Weather also show live warnings. Search for “spain weather warnings today live” or “spain weather warnings map” to get the current view.