AMOC Spain has rain and Saharan dust29 Apr 2026 03:55
According to Spain's national weather agency Aemet, a spell of "blood rain" is forecast to hit parts of southern Spain this week. The weather phenomenon is expected as unsettled conditions happen alongside a surge of Saharan dust.
Aemet said a shift in atmospheric conditions is driving low pressure systems and cold air at altitude into the west of the peninsula, creating a highly unstable setup. The Saharan dust is already spreading across Andalucía and local news site The Spanish Eye reports the dust will spread further into the peninsula and the Balearic Islands over the coming days.
Today, Wednesday, April 28, dust concentrations will be at their highest across much of southern Spain, including Andalucía, as well as central areas and the Mediterranean coast. The dusty conditions are expected to linger until at least Thursday.
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Forecasts from Aemet suggest more dust could return to the Mediterranean by Friday. It comes as a series of alerts have been issued for heavy rain in Andalucía this week. Areas of Spain under weather warnings for storms today include Andalucía, Aragon, Castilla y Leon, La Rioja, Galicia and Pais Vasco..
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