Spain's weather agency has issued a red warning for the southern coast of and northern for Sunday, 18 October 2026. The 's Emergency Coordination Centre established the red alert from 10:00, signalling extraordinary danger.
Forecasters predict rainfall accumulations of 200 litres per square meter within twelve hours in the worst-affected areas. Over a 24-hour period, totals could reach 300 litres. Orange alerts cover the rest of the Valencia and Alicante coasts for heavy rain.
The severe weather includes yellow alerts for storms across , Valencia, and Alicante. Coastal phenomena and high winds are also expected. This extreme rainfall event poses a significant risk to life and property across the eastern Spanish regions.