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Thunderstorms could interrupt the sunny summer weekend: Alicante weekend weather August 6-9Most of the Alicante Province is set for another warm and sunny August weekend, although inland areas could see afternoon thunderstorms as temperatures climb to 38°C The weather across Alicante Province will be mostly settled over the next.. 06/08/2026

40C heat before storms bring a change midweek: Alicante weather forecast August 3-6Inland parts of Alicante province are expected to reach 40C before temperatures gradually ease later in the week, with forecasters warning that showers and thunderstorms could develop August is getting off to another scorching start across Alicante.. 03/08/2026

Scorching start, stormy finish? August could bring a dramatic weather change in SpainLong-range forecasts coming from Europe hint at a major change across Spain later in the month August is set to begin much as July ends, with blistering temperatures, tropical nights and little relief from the latest heatwave, the fourth so far of.. 31/07/2026

Scorching heat, violent storms, freak winds and wildfire strike Murcia and AlicanteA red heat warning was followed by more than 100 lightning strikes, muddy rain, damaging winds and wildfire that threatened homes The Region of Murcia and neighbouring Alicante Province experienced one of the most unusual days of weather so far.. 24/07/2026

Alicante bears the brunt of Spain's deadly summer heat as temperature-linked deaths climbMore than 120 deaths have been linked to extreme temperatures in just one month, with Alicante accounting for over half of the Valencian Community's total The province of Alicante has emerged as the hardest-hit area in the Valencian Community.. 22/07/2026

Employees in Spain have legal right to stay home during severe weather alertsThe Ministry of Labour reminds employees throughout Spain that they can claim paid leave during orange and red storm warnings In winter, Spain is often subject to weather alerts for strong winds and flooding from heavy rain, while in summer it is the extremely..