Aemet Issues Yellow Rainfall Warning for Parts of Andalusia on Monday

Andalusia Under Yellow Alert for Heavy Rainfall

Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, issued a yellow weather warning for locally heavy and persistent rainfall across various parts of Andalusia on Monday, November 17, 2025. The alert comes as the region experiences continued unsettled weather following the recent passage of Storm Claudia.

The warning specifically highlighted several provinces and areas within Andalusia, indicating potential for significant precipitation and occasional thunderstorms throughout the day.

Affected Areas and Rainfall Expectations

The yellow warning was active for different periods across the affected zones:

• The coast of Cádiz and the Strait of Gibraltar were under a yellow warning until 9:00 PM on Monday.
• In Seville province, the Sierra Norte and Campiña regions were on alert until 12:00 PM.
• For Córdoba province, the Subbética and Campiña areas saw their yellow warning extended until 1:59 PM.

Aemet forecasts indicated that these areas could experience accumulated rainfall of up to 15 millimeters in one hour. In some locations, such as the Strait and the Cádiz coast, precipitation could reach up to 40 millimeters over a 12-hour period, with the possibility of accompanying thunderstorms.

Broader Weather Conditions and Impacts

The general forecast for Andalusia on Monday included 'cloudy or very cloudy skies with weak to moderate rainfall,' with the most intense and probable precipitation concentrated along the Atlantic coast and in the Strait area. Temperatures were expected to decrease across the region, and westerly winds were anticipated to blow lightly to moderately, with 'strong intervals on the Atlantic coast during the first half of the day.'

This latest weather alert follows a period of significant meteorological activity. Storm Claudia had previously led to over 1,400 incidents reported across Andalusia since Thursday, with the provinces of Huelva, Seville, and Córdoba experiencing the most substantial impact. Authorities had downgraded the flood risk plan to a pre-emergency phase on Sunday, but the new warnings underscore the continued need for caution.

Recommendations for Public Safety

Given the yellow alert, authorities advised residents to exercise caution, particularly when driving, and to avoid areas prone to flooding. Recommendations included reducing speed, increasing safety distances, and staying informed through official Aemet and Civil Protection channels.