Published 5 February, 2026 | Category: Community

TL;DR: Almeria recorded wind gusts of up to 129 km/h on Thursday as an orange alert remained active across the province. The strongest winds were measured in the Filabres mountains, with widespread disruption reported in exposed inland and coastal areas.

Almeria records wind gusts up to 129 km/h

Almeria has recorded wind gusts of up to 129 kilometres per hour on Thursday as an orange weather alert remains active across the province. Strong winds linked to Storm Leonardo continue to disrupt daily life, with in-person classes cancelled in several areas and transport affected by hazardous conditions.

While parts of Andalusia are dealing with flooding and evacuations following weeks of heavy rainfall, wind has been the dominant issue in Almeria, particularly in elevated and exposed areas.

Strongest gusts recorded in the Filabres mountains

According to data published by the Southeast Meteorological Network (Ametse), the highest gust measured in the province reached 129.2 km/h at the Calar Alto Observatory, located in the Sierra de Los Filabres within the municipality of Gergal, at an altitude of 2,168 metres.

Other notable gusts recorded across the province include:

• Enix (El Marchal): 103.6 km/h
• Oria: 96.6 km/h
• Faro de Mesa Roldan (Carboneras): 94 km/h
• Nijar: 91.8 km/h
• Cabo de Gata: 91 km/h

Sustained wind speeds also unusually high

Beyond peak gusts, sustained wind speeds have also been significant. Measurements reported by the same network show:

• Calar Alto: 97.6 km/h
• Enix: 88.5 km/h
• El Toyo (Almeria city): 73.8 km/h
• Nijar: 69.5 km/h
• Roquetas de Mar: 66.2 km/h
• Cabo de Gata: 64 km/h

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), which operates a smaller number of stations in the province, reported a maximum gust of 94 km/h in Carboneras and sustained winds of up to 64 km/h in Cabo de Gata.

Ongoing precautions

Authorities continue to advise caution, particularly in exposed coastal zones, mountain areas and open rural terrain. Strong gusts remain capable of causing falling debris, traffic disruption and temporary service interruptions while the orange alert stays in effect.

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