British tourists travelling to Spain have been urged to take caution as the country prepares for Storm Kirk, previously a hurricane, with amber and yellow weather alerts issued across various regions. The north-western parts of Spain are expected to bear the brunt of the storm, bringing strong winds reaching speeds up to 120km/h in the Southwestern Asturia region. Amber warnings of a “violent north-west wind” have been raised along the Cantabrian and Biscay coastlines, with the risk of hurricane-force gusts in certain regions such as Galicia, the Pyrenees, and northern Iberia. Central Spain could experience winds of up to 80km/h.
Additionally, stormy conditions are predicted along the north coast, with amber warnings in place, while yellow coastal alerts have been issued for popular tourist spots like the Mediterranean coastline encompassing Almeria, Castellon, Tarragona, and Barcelona regions. The Balearic Islands are also expected to face turbulent weather, with winds of force 7 (60km/h) and waves up to 3m projected, leading to yellow warnings for Ibiza, Majorca, and Mallorca.
According to Aemet, the Spanish meteorological service, Wednesday is set to see the remnants of Hurricane Kirk over the northwest of the peninsula, resulting in overcast skies with precipitation moving eastward. The Pyrenees, Cantabrian area, west of the Central System, and Galicia are likely to experience heavy rainfall and potential storms, with the strongest winds concentrated in the Cantabrian Sea, north-west quadrant, and the Pyrenees. Some regions might witness hurricane-force gusts, particularly parts of Galicia, north Iberian Peninsula, the Pyrenees, and the Cantabrian area.
In light of the storm warnings, British tourists are advised to stay updated on the evolving weather conditions and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during their time in Spain.