Hurricane Gabrielle may bring storms to Spain amid unseasonal heat

Friday 26 September 2025 - 15:50

By: Dakir Madiha

Hurricane Gabrielle may bring storms to Spain amid unseasonal heat

Spain is preparing for possible stormy conditions this weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Gabrielle approach the Iberian Peninsula. At the same time, meteorologists are forecasting an unusual rise in temperatures, with some areas in the south expected to exceed 30°C.

Gabrielle's trajectory and potential impact

Hurricane Gabrielle, currently moving across the Atlantic towards the Azores, is expected to weaken and lose its tropical characteristics before reaching Spain. Forecasts suggest the storm will pass through the Azores between Thursday night and Friday morning, maintaining Category 1 hurricane strength. By Sunday, the remnants of Gabrielle could reach parts of Spain as a storm.

State broadcaster RTVE has reported that the storm could initially bring sea swells, followed by strong winds and rain, particularly in western regions such as Extremadura and western Andalusia between Sunday and Monday. However, the unpredictable nature of "ex-tropical" weather systems makes it unclear whether the stormy conditions will make landfall.

If the storm does hit, showers are expected on Sunday in western Spain, with rain intensifying across southern regions on Monday. Some rainfall could also extend to the Mediterranean coast.

Surging temperatures despite storm warnings

While stormy weather may affect some areas, much of Spain will experience unseasonably warm temperatures. The state weather agency, Aemet, predicts a significant rebound in maximum temperatures, with clear skies and summer-like heat expected in many regions. In the southern parts of the country, temperatures could soar above 30°C, an unusual occurrence for this time of year.

From Thursday, maximum temperatures are forecast to rise moderately in most parts of Spain, except in the Canary Islands, the south, and the extreme northeast, where they are expected to remain stable.