‘Satan’s storm’ smashes Spain in wild footage

A massive heat burst, dubbed "Satan’s Storm", struck Spain, producing tornadoes and waterspouts that forced tourists and locals to evacuate beaches as winds sent parasols, sunbeds, and furniture flying into the air. Police and coastguards rescued five people from the water in Costa Tropical while the Spanish weather agency Aemet reported a rapid temperature rise to 40 °C at 7:50 pm with gusts up to 85 km/h. Motril’s mayor warned residents to stay indoors amid almost hurricane‑like winds, and locals described the sudden, fierce wind that swept chairs, sunshades, and containers into the sea, causing panic. The event unfolded amid ongoing wildfires across the country, with casualties in Castilla y León and evacuations of thousands in León, Zamora, Salamanca, and Palencia, as authorities monitored potential re‑ignitions of the fires that had devastated 60,000 hectares in Ourense.