Spain and Portugal weather warning as Storm Oscar hits popular holiday destinations

Travellers heading to Spain and Portugal have been warned to expect heavy rain and high winds from Storm Oscar.

The UK Foreign Office has warned holidaymakers heading to the Canary Islands that turbulent weather is likely in the Canary Islands from Monday 5 June to Thursday 8 June.

Weather warnings have also been issued by the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IMPA).

“You should check with your tour operator or accommodation provider before you travel and follow the instructions of local authorities,” the Foreign Office said.

The storm is set to bring continuous rain until Wednesday then move northwards, through the Atlantic Ocean towards the UK. There the storm system will crash bringing temperatures of up to 30C later this week.

The Portuguese island of Madeira has already been battered by Storm Oscar. 28 flights were cancelled or 12 diverted yesterday (Monday) according to Aeroportos de Portugal. A few aircraft have managed to land today at Funchal’s Cristiano Ronaldo Airport but many have been cancelled due to the weather.

ANA says that catering and airline service desks will be available outside of usual hours during the storm. Teams at the terminal will be on hand to help passengers affected by the bad weather.

“Due to this situation, we appealed to passengers to try to confirm their trips before going to the airport, to avoid unnecessary crowds,” the organisation said in a statement.

IMPA has issued red warnings for “strong and persistent” rain in the southern and coastal areas of Maderia. It has also issued a warning in the island’s mountains where winds could reach speeds of 110km/h.

The Canary Islands are set to be battered by high winds and fierce rain this week