The Dirección de Atención de Emergencias y Meteorología of the Gobierno Vasco has issued a yellow weather warning for all of Euskadi for intense and persistent rainfall. The warning is in force from Saturday, 3 October 2026, 6pm, until Sunday, 4 October 2026, 6am. Forecasts suggest that moderate to heavy showers with thunderstorms are possible in some areas, locally very heavy, with totals of more than 60 litres per square metre in twelve hours.
A yellow warning indicates potential disruption, particularly to road traffic and in areas at risk of flooding. The authorities advise people to avoid underpasses, steep roads and riverside areas, not to park vehicles in low-lying places or near waterways, and to keep drains clear. They also recommend following guidance from local emergency services and monitoring short-notice updates from weather services.
Euskalmet, the Basque Country’s meteorological service, expects lines of showers that may move quickly and bring large amounts of rain in a short time. The location and intensity of the rainfall may vary considerably; it will only be possible to identify the areas most affected a few hours in advance. The national weather agency Aemet is also forecasting a large area of rain and thunderstorms that will affect several regions of Spain on Saturday; however, the warning is focused on the Basque Country.
By late morning, there had been no reports of evacuations or official road closures. The emergency and weather service is monitoring the situation continuously. Heavy showers pose a risk of rapid rises in water levels for residents on hillsides and near smaller waterways. Brief urban flooding is possible, particularly where drainage systems are already at capacity.
A yellow warning is a standard early alert: it signals a possible risk during certain activities, without suggesting that widespread serious damage is expected. The warning could be upgraded if thunderstorm cells become established along preferred convergence lines or if repeated showers pass over the same areas. Further action will be guided by ongoing situation reports from the Basque emergency and weather service and nowcasting advice from Euskalmet and Aemet.
The Gobierno Vasco reminds people to take particular care in heavy rain on bridges, under trees and near exposed power lines. Anyone travelling should leave a greater distance from the vehicle in front, allow for the risk of aquaplaning and adapt driving to the changeable weather.
Editor: Andreas M. Brucker (Article created with AI assistance).