The Fuengirola City Council remembers the importance of attending to weather warnings
The Councilor for Citizen Security, José Luis Ponce, has detailed the different types of notice and the self-protection measures that must be adopted in each case. It is recommended to pay attention to municipal social networks, especially the Fuengirola Segura profile, which promptly report weather forecasts and their evolution.
11/13/2025 -Fuengirola City Council reminds all residents of the importance of paying attention to the weather warnings issued by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and acting responsibly in the face of each of them. This was stated today by the Councilor for Citizen Security, José Luis Ponce, who explained the different levels of warning and the recommended measures in each situation.
“It is essential to know how to interpret the weather warnings that we receive through the media or social networks, and to know what measures we must adopt in each case,” said Ponce. “It is worth remembering that notices in Spain are issued exclusively by the AEMET, which is the competent body. The City Council does not generate the notices, but rather disseminates them to keep citizens informed.”
Types of warnings and most common phenomena
The mayor recalled that the warnings can be due to different meteorological phenomena: rain, wind, coastal phenomena, extreme temperatures, fog, or atmospheric pollution, among others. In the case of Fuengirola, the most frequent are those related to intense rainfall and high temperatures in summer.
“In our city, rain warnings are the most relevant. Sometimes they refer to accumulations in 12 hours, which usually affect channels and streams, and other times to intense rainfall in one hour, which can generate incidents in the streets due to the limited capacity for water evacuation,” Ponce explained.
Likewise, he recalled that warnings for wind and coastal phenomena are also common and must be taken into account, especially by those who frequent the beach or practice nautical activities.
The councilor added that the thresholds for each warning depend on the geographical area: “A heat warning on the Costa del Sol can be activated from 38 degrees, while in the north of Spain it could be activated at 27, because the conditions and adaptation of the population are different.”
Meaning of the warning colors
Ponce has detailed the meaning of the different warning levels and the recommendations for action in response to each of them. Thus, the green warning means normality and no adverse weather phenomena are expected.
The yellow warning indicates that the phenomenon can be potentially dangerous, although serious damage is not expected. It is recommended to be attentive to the evolution of the situation and the updates of the meteorological reports.
Orange warning means significant risk. It is necessary to adopt self-protection measures. “If the warning is due to wind, we must pick up awnings, remove flower pots or objects that may fall; if it is due to rain, it is advisable to avoid unnecessary trips,” said Ponce.
For its part, the red notice indicates extreme risk. Travel should be avoided and routines modified to reduce risks. “If it is not essential to leave the house, let’s not do it. This way we not only protect ourselves, but we facilitate the work of the emergency services, who may need to circulate quickly through the city,” the mayor highlighted.
Updated information and official channels
Finally, Ponce recalled the importance of always consulting official sources to know the evolution of the weather and preventive measures. The City Council offers updated information through its social networks, especially in the Fuengirola Segura profile, where AEMET notices and municipal recommendations are promptly published.
“In summary,” Ponce concluded, “green notice, normality; yellow notice, attention; orange notice, preparation; and red notice, maximum caution and avoiding unnecessary risks.”