Weather Alert: Madrid (Spain), Strong Winds, Snow, Heavy Rain, and Rough Seas Across Spanish Coast on January 28

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Madrid (January 28, 2026)

Location:  Various regions and coastlines in Spain

Event: The Spanish Meteorological Agency (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología, AEMET) issued special alerts for strong winds, snow, heavy rain, and rough seas in various locations in Spain on January 28 and 29, 2026.

Actions to Take:

• Follow instructions provided by local authorities.

• Avoid coastal areas and flood zones.

• Avoid driving or walking through flooded or snow-covered/icy streets.

• Monitor local media for updates and travel disruptions.

• For current weather alerts, see Spain’s AEMET  website.

• For current road conditions, see the DGT  website.

• For train updates, see the ADIF  website.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Madrid, Spain
+34-915-872-200
Contact Madrid 

U.S. Consulate General Barcelona, Spain
+34-932-802-227
Contact Barcelona 

State Department – Consular Affairs

+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444

Spain Country Information 

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