Residents, drivers and coastal communities in north-eastern Catalonia are expected to face further torrential rain and thunderstorms on Sunday morning, particularly from Maresme to Empordà, across Girona province and in northern and eastern parts of Barcelona province.

According to 3Cat's Sunday forecast, maximum-level warnings for rainfall intensity and accumulated precipitation remain active. More than 200 mm of rain fell in some places during the night and early morning, mainly on the central coast and in pre-coastal areas.

Morning downpours concentrated in the north-east

The forecast says rain will continue through the morning across the north-eastern quarter of Catalonia. Storms may bring violent weather phenomena as well as intense or torrential downpours.

  • The Maresme coast and Empordà are expected to remain affected during the morning.
  • All counties in Girona province are included in the forecast area.
  • Northern and eastern parts of Barcelona province may also see heavy rain.
  • Western and southern Catalonia should become calmer during the morning, with sunshine or lingering cloud.

The Meteocat warning thresholds reported by ARA cover rainfall exceeding 40 litres per square metre in 30 minutes, 90 litres in three hours and 200 litres in 24 hours. Meteocat is Catalonia's public meteorological service.

Storm system expected to move north this afternoon

The main disturbance is expected to move towards Northern Catalonia during the afternoon, although strong thunderstorms could form again along the northern coast. New showers are forecast for the Pyrenees, Pre-Pyrenees and pre-coastal districts, including the southern pre-coastal area, but are expected to be more scattered and less intense.

By the end of the day, isolated showers may persist around the Costa Brava or Costa Daurada. Daytime temperatures could rise by 3–4°C across much of southern Catalonia, while the far north-east is expected to remain cooler under cloud and rain. Highs could reach about 27°C in Ponent and the Ebro Valley.

Residents can check current conditions through the ElTemps3Cat weather portal, which 3Cat identifies as its live weather information service.

Reported by 3cat.cat, t.co, en.ara.cat, ara.cat, democrata.es, diaridetarragona.com, lavanguardia.com, elnacional.cat, 3CatInfo Barcelona.