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Spain weather: Maps show brutal storm smashing holiday hotspots as Brits sent huge warning
Spain weather: Maps show brutal storm smashing holiday hotspots as Brits sent huge warning
Unusually strong winds and rainfall expected to hit Spain
Brits currently holidaying in Spain have been urged to take precautions as a “brutal” storm is set to batter the nation's most popular holiday destinations.
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued an orange weather warning for much of Spain's eastern and southern coasts, including the holiday hotspots of the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, and the Canary Islands.
The warning comes as a low-pressure system moving across the Atlantic is expected to bring unusually strong winds and rainfall to the region.
Aemet predicts that wind speeds could reach up to 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour), while rainfall could reach 100 millimeters (four inches) in some areas.
The storm is expected to hit Spain on Tuesday, June 20, and is likely to last for several days.
Brits currently holidaying in Spain have been urged to take precautions, including staying indoors as much as possible, avoiding coastal areas, and securing loose objects.
The storm is also expected to cause disruption to air and ferry travel, so travelers are advised to check with their airline or ferry operator for the latest information.
Here are some safety tips for Brits holidaying in Spain during the storm:
- Stay indoors as much as possible.
- Avoid coastal areas.
- Secure loose objects.
- Check with your airline or ferry operator for the latest travel information.
- Follow the advice of local authorities.
The storm is expected to be the most severe in decades, so it is important to take precautions and stay safe.