Storm Francis
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Storm Francis triggers red alerts in Malaga and evacuations in Cadiz
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Storm Francis has placed nine autonomous communities and Ceuta on alert, with red warnings for torrential rains in Malaga and orange in Cadiz. Authorities have preventively evacuated hundreds of homes and sent mass alert messages to dozens of municipalities. No serious incidents are reported due to preventive measures.
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has activated yellow warnings for rain, snow, wind, and waves in seven provinces for this Saturday, January 3, 2026, while an Arctic air mass will arrive on Sunday, bringing snow at low altitudes and intense cold until Epiphany.