Holidaymakers from Scotland are being warned as Spain issues a rare storm alert, affecting both the mainland and the popular Balearic Islands. The official national weather agency, Aemet, has issued amber alerts as the country prepares for unsettled weather conditions.
The European sun destination is facing heavy rain and storms due to a DANA (isolated depression at high levels) slowly moving across the region, leading to widespread rainfall in both the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands. The adverse weather is expected to persist until Thursday, October 31.
Various weather warnings have been issued across Spain this week, with amber alerts in place for storms and heavy rainfall in Almeria, Ceuta, and the Castellon region. Coastal alerts have been issued for waves of up to 4 meters and winds of up to 60km/h along the coast of Almeria, with waves of up to 3 meters anticipated off the coast of Barcelona. The Girona region could experience possible hailstorms.
Aemet has issued multiple weather warnings for Spain, forecasting locally strong and/or persistent showers and thunderstorms in the Balearic Islands, Girona, Albacete, Tarragona, Castellón, Murcia, Almería, Málaga, and the Strait of Gibraltar. On Tuesday, yellow warnings for heavy rain and storms are in effect for eastern Spain and the Balearic Islands, with amber warnings for rain and storms in the Valencia region.
In summary, holidaymakers from Scotland heading to Spain have been advised to be cautious as the country faces unusual weather conditions, with heavy rain, storms, and strong winds predicted to impact various regions including the popular Balearic Islands. It is important for travellers to stay updated with weather warnings and exercise caution during their stay in Spain.