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March 4, 2026
Flooding awaits this part of Europe! Strong storms with thunderstorms are threatening, possible floods: The bad weather will last for days
A cyclone over the western Mediterranean is strengthening. Rains and thunderstorms are already occurring across Spain, Portugal, and the western Mediterranean.
TL;DR
- A cyclone over the western Mediterranean is intensifying, bringing heavy rains and thunderstorms.
- Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria are experiencing current rainfall and thunderstorms.
- Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall (up to 100 liters/sq meter) are expected overnight in Morocco and northern Algeria.
- The cyclone will move north and east, affecting the western Mediterranean, Balearic Islands, eastern, southern, and northeastern Spain, and southern France.
- Eastern and northeastern Spain could receive up to 200 liters of rain per square meter, with potential for flash floods and mudflows.
- The area from Barcelona to Valencia is at particular risk of flooding.
- Strong easterly and northeasterly winds are expected from the western Mediterranean, with stormy northerly winds hitting Algeria's northern coast.
- Very high waves are anticipated.
- Heavy snow is expected in the higher parts of the Pyrenees (over 1500-2000 meters).
- Desert sand particles from North Africa have reached southern Europe due to the cyclone's southerly currents, leading to 'dirty' rain and snow.
- Saharan sand has also reached Serbia, and expected rainfall there will be 'dirty'.
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