Two successive storm lows, named Borrascas by the weather services, are bringing Spain widespread wet and windy conditions through Thursday inclusive. According to the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET), Bruna and the following low, Charles are affecting the Iberian Peninsula and the Canary Islands in quick succession. For 10 to 12 November 2026, AEMET has issued widespread yellow and localised orange warnings for persistent, sometimes heavy rain, gusty winds and dangerous sea conditions.
Bruna is expected to remain north to north-west of the peninsula, directing pulses of moist Atlantic air westwards and into the centre of the country. Forecasts suggest that Charles has a partly subtropical character and will initially affect the Canary Islands, before its outer bands may also influence south-western Spain. Portugal’s weather service IPMA describes Bruna as at times stationary near the North Atlantic, east of the Azores; Charles continues to develop independently. The interaction of the two systems may bring high rainfall totals within a short time to some parts of the country.
The Secretaría General de Protección Civil y Emergencias urges people to take care. Near rivers and in areas known to flood, prolonged rainfall increases the risk of flash floods. Exposed coastal stretches, particularly on the Atlantic and Canary Islands coasts, can expect heavy seas and dangerous rip currents. Civil protection advises postponing journeys to affected areas, avoiding barrancos, underpasses and low-lying roads, and following guidance from regional emergency services.
Media reports from public broadcasters such as RTVE and Servimedia are consistent with the official warnings: western and southern Spain, as well as the Canary Islands, should expect repeated periods of rain and occasional strong winds through Thursday. Thunderstorms are possible locally. Whether and where flooding, landslides or disruption to infrastructure occur will depend on the intensity of the rain bands and how saturated the ground already is. Forecasts may change depending on the lows’ paths and speed; AEMET is updating the warnings on an ongoing basis.
Travellers and commuters should check the latest advice from AEMET and regional authorities before setting off, avoid parking vehicles in dips or on riverbanks, and keep away from coastal areas when the sea is rough. Residents should keep drains clear and secure loose objects to prevent damage from gusts.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).