Weather Warning: Deluge-Like Rainfall and Thunderstorms Forecast for Mallorca

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected

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The Spanish meteorological service AEMET has issued the orange warning level for the entire island. In the night and in the next twelve hours, locally very strong thunderstorms are expected, with up to 140 mm of rain possible. Some places may see as much as 50 mm in just one hour — that doesn't sound harmless, and it isn't.

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What this means in concrete terms

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If you are out this evening or during the night, prepare for sudden street floods and reduced visibility. Especially low-lying roads, underpasses and parking lots can flood quickly. In Palma and along the coast, spots such as the Paseo Marítimo or small access roads to beaches are vulnerable — I have seen how quickly the water rises.

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The warning is initially in effect until Wednesday morning. After that, the service expects a slow relaxation of the situation, though local showers may persist longer.

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Practical tips for the next hours

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• Avoid driving: If possible, stay at home. Flooded roads are treacherous.
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• No parking in depressions: Do not park in deeper street sections or riverbeds.
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• Secure outdoor items: Parasols, plant pots and light furniture can be blown away by wind.
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• Power and water warnings: Expect short outages. Charge your phone and flashlights.
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• Stay informed: Read AEMET updates and local authorities' notices carefully.
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Local check: Where I would look tomorrow morning

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If you live near the Serra de Tramuntana or along the usual riverbeds (rieras), check driveways and piers tomorrow morning. In small towns like Sóller or Andratx, pools of water tend to accumulate at known bottlenecks — neighbors exchange information early, and that is often the best warning chain.

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What I want to emphasize: Panic does not help. But taking it seriously does. A small stock of water, a working flashlight, and the phone numbers of the most important services nearby won't hurt. If the situation worsens, please follow the instructions of the emergency services.

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Stay safe and keep away from flooded areas. I will keep you posted as soon as there are new details on the duration of the warning or concrete closures.