Spain holiday chaos as Hurricane Leslie set to hit popular tourist region
The storm could wreak havoc for those looking for a restful break in Spain.
Spain is braced for another barrage of brutal weather, after Storm Bernice and Storm Kirk hit the Iberian Peninsula last week.
Hurricane Leslie, that has since been downgraded to a Storm, is expected to arrive on the shores of Portugal and Spain imminently, bringing with it promises of savage conditions.
The worst hit area is expected to be Andalusia, a region in the south of Spain very popular with British holidaymakers and expats.
Heavy rainfall is due to fall, dampening the holiday hopes of any Brits heading to Spain for some much needed winter sun.
Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather issued a dire warning to British tourists.
According to The Sun, he said: “If anyone is heading off to Spain for next few days you might want to pack the rain coat!
“Very heavy rain forecast for parts of South of Spain over next 4-5 days with Seville forecast to get up to 200mm by Wednesday but even Marbella could see 30-40mm.”
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The country is still reeling from the damage inflicted by Storms Benerice and Kirk. People were pictured scampering for cover from the rain, while in Galicia in the north of Spain, trees were ripped apart by strong winds.
Mr O'Reilly added: “The A7 near Marbella in Spain, a road well known to Irish tourists, had flash flooding yesterday as video from Salvador Guzman shows and plenty more rain forecast for Spain, Portugal and South of France the next few days.
“Spain water supplies need it but tourists won’t be happy.”
