Madrid experienced a succession of extreme weather events in the second half of June 2025. that put the population and emergency services of the Community to the test. The high temperatures, typical of an early summer, coincided with strong storms accompanied by hail and adverse effects in different parts of the region. To better understand the problems of hail in Madrid, you can check this analysis of events in different areas of Spain, including Madrid, at this full article.
Storm alerts with hail and strong winds Activated by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), they mainly affected the southern, Vega and western areas.
Forecasts indicated critical time periods, especially between 16:00 p.m. and midnight, when the greatest accumulations of precipitation, gusty winds, and hail would require extreme caution.
Afternoon with almost 600 incidents and various damages
La late afternoon on Tuesday, June 24 was marked by the The passage of a DANA that hit hard in the metropolitan area and municipalities in the southIn less than six hours, emergency teams managed 589 warnings directly related to the storm, mostly due to falling branches and trees, landslides on facades and structural damage caused by the wind, which at times exceeded 100 km/h according to specific observationsFor a deeper look at how hail events can affect urban areas, see Current studies on hail risks and damage.
Móstoles, Alcorcón, Fuenlabrada, Leganés y Getafe concentrated the greatest number of actions for material damage. The capital also suffered the consequences of the storm, with more than a hundred interventions by firefighters due to urban incidents, especially related to fallen trees and detached urban elements.
The virulence of the storm caused At least one seriously injured in the Cíes Islands area, hit by a falling tree. Several people suffered bruises and minor injuries from objects dragged or dropped during the storm.
Alerts, restrictions and recommendations
Given the forecast of adverse weather events, the Community of Madrid and the city councils activated emergency protocols and coordinationThe orange level of the Alert Protocol led to the preventive closure of iconic parks such as El Retiro, as well as other wooded areas, due to the risk of falling branches due to wind and the accumulation of water and hail. For specific recommendations and how to prepare for these events, visit This guide to alerts and forecasts.
The official emergency services, both from the Community (ASEM 112) and municipal, recommended to the citizens Avoid unnecessary travel, take extreme caution on public roads and remove objects from balconies and windows that could be dragged away.
During these episodes, there were also recorded traffic disruptions and occasional closures on secondary roads due to fallen trees or minor flooding. Authorities stressed the importance of following real-time warnings and consulting AEMET updates.
Recent weather: extreme heat, hail, and tropical nights
The storms came in a context of record temperatures for a month of June, with highs of up to 38ºC in Madrid, Getafe, Alcalá de Henares and Aranjuez, and minimum temperatures that, in the middle of a heat wave, barely dropped below 23ºC on some nights, which is known as tropic night. This combination of Extreme heat, high humidity and sudden temperature drops favored the formation of severe storms and hail, a phenomenon that is increasingly occurring in the central Iberian Peninsula during the summer. To better understand how these conditions influence hail formation, you can explore Recent hail studies and forecasts.
According to AEMET, the probability of new storm episodes with hail It is still present in Madrid and its surrounding areas, especially in the mountains and the south, where the topography and heat accumulation tend to promote the development of intense convective cells. To stay informed about the evolution of these phenomena, also see weather alerts in Spain.
Experts insist on the convenience of stay informed of any changes in the forecast and adopt self-protection habits: avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, hydrate regularly, and take special care during outdoor activities.
Madrid has experienced in 2025 a sequence of heat episodes and storms which have highlighted the challenges of extreme weather at the local level. Citizen collaboration and the rapid response of emergency services have been essential to minimizing risks and damage.
