# DANA to bring intense storms to Spain this weekend 16 October 2026 at 08:34 > A DANA weather system will trigger heavy rain and flash flood risks across Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands from Saturday. A DANA weather system is expected to arrive in **Spain** during the weekend of 17 and 18 October 2026. Cold air and Mediterranean humidity will trigger intense storms, with the episode potentially lasting until 20 October. **Catalonia** may see storms by Saturday. Precipitation will intensify in Barcelona and Girona on Sunday and Monday. The **Valencian** coast and **Balearic Islands** face persistent rain from Sunday afternoon, while Murcia and eastern **Andalusia** could see heavy showers starting as early as Saturday night. The Mediterranean Sea remains up to four degrees above average, increasing the risk of flash floods in ravines and riverbeds. Strong storms are also possible in Aragon and Castilla-La Mancha, with local flooding a significant concern across eastern Spain. #DANASpain2026 [#SpainWeather]() #FlashFloods #MediterraneanStorm [#WeatherAlert]() ## Related news ## [Red alert issued for Almería after heavy rain]() 18 October 2026 at 09:44 ## [Red weather alert issued for three Catalan counties]() 17 October 2026 at 14:49 ## [Red weather warning issued for Valencia and Alicante]() 17 October 2026 at 13:31 ## [Spain faces heatwave before weekend DANA arrival]() 14 October 2026 at 20:42 ## [Retrograde DANA to bring storms to Spain]() 14 October 2026 at 15:15