Keeping you in the know
The following alerts are provided based on information gathered from direct observation, U.S. Department of State recommendations, Overseas Security Advisory Council reports, CDC and WHO guidance, and expert consultation through our partnership with Exlog.
Recent alerts
Information is subject to change. Alerts are posted for 30 days prior to deletion.
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February 11, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
On February 11, authorities in the Catalunya autonomous community in northeastern Spain have issued a severe weather warning for the region ahead of anticipated strong winds on Thursday, February 12. This alert includes the WorldStrides program city of Barcelona.
In anticipation of adverse weather, all schools and universities in the region will be closed on, February 12, 2026. Students participating in WorldStrides programs in Barcelona have been notified of the severe weather warning and the directives from local authorities to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel on February 12.
While the worst effects of the storm are predicted to pass by Friday, February 13, local WorldStrides staff in Barcelona will continue to be in communication with and advise students accordingly. This alert will be updated, as necessary.
February 3, 2026 | Andalucia, Spain
On February 3, authorities in the Andalucia autonomous community in southern Spain have issued a severe weather warning for region ahead of anticipated heavy rains and strong winds. This alert includes the WorldStrides program cities of Seville, Granada, and Málaga.
In anticipation of adverse weather, all schools and universities in the region will be closed tomorrow, February 4, 2026. Students participating in WorldStrides programs in the region have been notified of the severe weather warning and the directives from local authorities to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel on February 4.
While the worst effects of the storm are predicted to pass by Thursday, February 5, local WorldStrides staff in Seville, Granada, and Málaga will continue to be in communication with and advise students accordingly. This Worldwide Alert will be updated, as necessary.
January 18, 2026 | Málaga & Madrid, Spain
Sunday evening, January 18, a fatal train crash between two trains occurred outside of the city of Adamuz, Córdoba province, in southern Spain. The trains involved were traveling between Málaga to Madrid and Madrid to Huelva, respectively. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident and advising the public to avoid the area. Train interruptions are expected between Madrid and Andalusia on Monday, January.
WorldStrides resident staff have reached out to all students in Málaga and Madrid, advising them to follow guidance of local authorities and encouraging them to be in touch with their families at home. WorldStrides will continue to monitor the situation and advise students accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions
We update our worldwide alerts page once a global event has been confirmed in one of our program locations. We remove alerts after 30 days have passed.
We use a combination of first-person observation from our local, in-country teams, U.S. Department of State recommendations, Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) reports, CDC and WHO guidance, and expert consultation through our partnership with Exlog.
We consider alerts noteworthy when they occur in our program locations and have potential to affect students on our programs.