Radiation Warnings in Spain
Radiation Warnings for Spain (Southern Europe) come from Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET), Dirección General de Protección Civil y Emergencias, Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Madrid.
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At a glance
- countrySpain · Europe
- reference cityMadrid (40.42, -3.7)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileheat, wildfire, drought, flood, storm, earthquake, coastal, radiation
What counts as a radiation warnings
Radiation warnings are issued by nuclear regulators and civil protection after a release of radioactive material, or as a precaution around a nuclear facility. Protective measures are specific and ordered: sheltering, closing ventilation, taking stable iodine only when instructed, and avoiding contaminated food and water.
Who issues radiation warnings in Spain
- meteoAgencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET)
- civilDirección General de Protección Civil y Emergencias
- seismicInstituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Spain
- Shelter indoors, close windows and switch off ventilation until told otherwise.
- Take stable iodine only on official instruction - never on your own.
- Do not consume fresh local produce, milk or rainwater until cleared.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Spain: IAEA, national nuclear regulators, civil protection agencies, CTBTO. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues radiation warnings in Spain?
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET), Dirección General de Protección Civil y Emergencias, Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Spain?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live radiation warnings for Spain?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Madrid from IAEA, national nuclear regulators, civil protection agencies, CTBTO. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.