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Global extreme weather events

Overview

Global regions continue to experience diverse and extreme meteorological events. In Spain, extreme heatwaves previously impacted Galicia, Andalusia, and the Mediterranean coast, with 430 deaths attributed to heat in Andalusia between May 15 and August 13, 2026. In Pamplona, the summer saw persistent high temperatures, with 34 out of 94 days exceeding 35 °C and a peak of 40.4 °C on July 29.

Following these heatwaves, weather patterns have shifted toward torrential rain. AEMET has issued red and orange alerts for several areas, including Tarragona, due to the risk of flooding, with some zones expected to receive up to 180 l/m² in a short period. In Ciudad Real, temperatures are transitioning toward cooler autumn conditions.

In Tunisia, heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several areas, including parts of Tunis, where rains reached up to 75 mm in Bir Mcherga. To mitigate flood risks, the Ministry of Equipment and Housing reported that over 2,600 kilometers of waterways have been cleared, though instability and stormy rains are expected to continue in the north and center-west.

In France, weather conditions remain divided. While northern regions face rain, much of the country remains dry and sunny, with southern temperatures reaching near 30 °C. In Haiti, high temperatures between 34 and 38 °C are expected due to Saharan dust, prompting authorities to advise the population to stay hydrated.

As of late September, Spain is seeing a transition to autumn, marked by dropping temperatures and incoming rainfall across provinces such as Andalusia, Córdoba, Madrid, and Ciudad Real. Additionally, Castilla y León reported a record-breaking summer regarding water safety, recording 28 fatal drownings.

Entities

Spain · Servicio Meteorológico Nacional · AEMET · Mexico · National Meteorological Service

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Timeline

  1. about 19 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Spain and Ecuador experience significant seasonal weather shifts

    Regions in Spain and Ecuador face contrasting weather shifts, from record-breaking summer drownings and extreme heat in Spain to unseasonably warm, tourist-heavy beach seasons in Salinas, Ecuador.

  2. 18 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Tunisia, Haiti, and France face extreme weather conditions

    Tunisia faces flooding and continued stormy weather, while Haiti deals with intense heat and Saharan dust. France experiences contrasting weather with sunny southern regions and rain in the north.

  3. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
    Spain weather shifts from torrential storms to extreme heat

    Spain faces extreme weather volatility as heavy storms and flooding in regions like Alicante give way to a returning Saharan heatwave with temperatures expected to approach 40°C.

  4. 28 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 60 sources
    El Niño intensifies as multiple Pacific storms emerge

    A historically strong El Niño is fueling multiple Pacific storms, including Category 5 Hurricane Lowell and Tropical Storm Marie, while threatening extreme weather patterns globally.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 105 sources
    Dominican Republic and Haiti issue weather alerts amid tropical wave

    Tropical wave remnants from Dolly are triggering heavy rains and weather alerts across the Dominican Republic and Haiti, causing flooding and damage to approximately 100 homes in the Dominican Republic.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Regional weather reports show high temperatures in Mexico, Argentina, and the US

    Multiple regions, including Tamaulipas, Santiago del Estero, Austin, and Phoenix, are reporting high temperatures, heat anomalies, and varying wind and rain conditions.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Severe weather alerts issued in Argentina and Mexico

    Authorities in Argentina and Mexico have issued weather alerts, including orange and yellow warnings, due to forecasted heavy rainfall, high winds, and potential flooding in several regions.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Mexico weather warnings issued amid studies on thunderstorm intensity

    Mexico faces warnings of intense storms with heavy rain and high winds, while UNAM researchers investigate whether the frequency and severity of such thunderstorms are increasing over time.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 155 sources
    Mexico and Spain face severe weather alerts for storms and heat

    Mexico faces intense rainfall and storms driven by the monsoon and tropical waves, while Spain manages orange alerts for storms and yellow alerts for high temperatures in Zamora.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 63 sources
    North America faces extreme weather: heatwaves in Mexico and severe storms in the US

    Severe weather strikes North and Central America: extreme heat in Mexico has caused 75 deaths, while the Mexican monsoon brings heavy rains, and US storms trigger flash flood alerts and fatalities.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 86 sources
    Global weather reports indicate heatwaves, storms, and solar eclipse preparations

    Global weather reports indicate extreme heat in Spain, record Mediterranean sea temperatures, a forthcoming solar eclipse, heavy rains in Mexico, and varying winter or transitional patterns in Argentina.

Sources

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