Spain is bracing for a significant weather shift as the first major storm of the season, named Aitor, approaches from the northwest of Europe.

The storm is expected to bring intense rain, strong winds, and severe maritime conditions, particularly affecting the northern and western regions of the country.

Meteorologists predict that between Wednesday and Thursday, the Atlantic coast will experience severe rainfall, with some areas potentially receiving up to 100 liters of rain.

Alerts have been issued for these regions due to the risk of flooding and winds reaching up to 90 kilometers per hour.

While the storm will largely bypass Catalonia and the Mediterranean regions, some rain is expected in the northeastern parts.

As the weekend approaches, a cold air mass will lead to a sharp drop in temperatures, with the possibility of the first frosts of the season in the interior.

This marks the official start of the storm season in the Mediterranean, with Aitor being the first named storm of the year.