# Severe weather and DANA Adam impact in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/severe-weather-in-the-balearic-islands
> Updated: 2026-10-16T07:29:56.000Z. Sources: 98. Developments: 2.

As of October 16, the weather situation has intensified with the arrival of ‘Adam’, the first high-impact DANA (isolated high-altitude depression) of the 2026-2027 season, as identified by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). The storm, driven by an upper-level depression and moist Mediterranean air, is expected to bring intense, persistent rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds through at least Monday, October 19.

Severe weather warnings have expanded across the Mediterranean coast. Red alerts are in effect for the Marina Alta and the southern coast of Valencia, where rainfall could reach 200 to 300 liters per square meter within 24 hours. These conditions are described as posing an “extraordinary danger” with the potential for catastrophic impacts on infrastructure and vulnerable populations. In the Valencian Community, municipalities including Aldaia, Torrent, and Gandia have activated flood barriers and emergency coordination centers, while the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has suspended all activities across its campuses.

Orange and yellow alerts cover Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and parts of Murcia. In the Balearic Islands, Ibiza and Formentera remain under orange alerts for intense storms and persistent rain. In Andalusia, the regional government has activated a pre-emergency flood plan, and in Almería, over 150 incidents, including flooding and vehicle displacements, have already been reported. Authorities have issued Es-Alert mobile notifications to residents in high-risk zones, advising them to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from riverbeds and ravines, and seek higher ground. In response to the red alert, the Football Federation of the Valencian Community has suspended all official and friendly matches in the provinces of Alicante and Valencia for Sunday.

## Claims

- The weather event will cause very strong and persistent showers in the Mediterranean area and Balearic Islands. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Rainfall could reach up to 300 liters per square meter in some areas. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- The weather instability is expected to last until at least Monday, October 19. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- There is a risk of local flooding and sudden rises in streams and ravines. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The first high-impact DANA of the season has been named Adam. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Temperatures are expected to drop by up to 10 degrees. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- A red weather alert has been issued for the Marina Alta region in Alicante. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- An orange alert for rain and storms has been activated for Ibiza and Formentera. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Andalusia Emergency Agency managed 155 incidents related to storms, primarily in Almería. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Valencian Community Football Federation suspended all official and friendly matches in Alicante and Valencia for Sunday. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In Bilbao, the probability of precipitation for Sunday is 5%. (single source)
- Bilbao's maximum temperature for Sunday is expected to be 18 degrees. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Spain and Argentina face extreme weather as storms and temperature shifts hit

Severe storms and heavy rainfall trigger red and orange alerts across parts of Spain, while Argentina experiences extreme temperature contrasts between a cold north and a warm south.

94 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibiza-and-formentera-under-orange-alert-for-torrential-rain

### 2026-10-03: Mallorca weather alerts issued for rain and thunderstorms

Mallorca faces yellow weather alerts for rain and thunderstorms on Sunday, particularly in the Tramuntana region, while Palma expects mild temperatures and light rain.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mallorca-weather-alerts-issued-for-rain-and-thunderstorms

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