'Hurricane-force' gusts are forecast in some parts of Spain as former hurricane Kirk makes landfall
British holidaymakers in Spain are warned of extreme weather conditions today as a rare red alert is issued. The country is set to be battered by strong winds and heavy rain as the former hurricane Kirk makes landfall.
Sharing the alert on social media, Spain’s General Directorate of Civil Protection and Emergencies has urged residents “to stay informed” during the extreme weather. It has advised people to follow safety guidance on its website, which includes what to do when driving and how to secure property. Across the rest of north west Spain amber warnings are in place for winds of up to 100km/h. Amber alerts for ‘violent north-west wind’ have been issued along the Cantabrian coast where force 8 and ‘occasional’ force 9 gusts are forecast. Coastal warnings for strong winds and large waves are in force along the country’s entire coastline in the north.
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