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Nicola Roy

Foreign Office issues Spain and Portugal travel warning as Storm Oscar brings severe weather

Anyone going on holiday to certain areas of Portugal or Spain this week have been warned that a storm could wreak havoc on their plans, bringing lashings of rain and strong winds.

The UK Foreign Office has issued a warning about Storm Oscar, advising holidaymakers to be wary of the adverse weather conditions and follow the advice of the local authority.

The Canary Islands are likely to be worst hit by the storm, as well as Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azures in Portugal. There are several weather warnings in place for this week.

The Canary Islands, which is a popular holiday destination made up of several islands just off the coast of Africa, will face the worst of Storm Oscar between Monday 5 and Thursday 8 June.

The FCDO advises Brits to check with their tour operator before travel. It states: "You should check with your tour operator or accommodation provider before you travel and follow the instructions of local authorities."

According to the Spanish Meteorological Agency, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast, particularly for Tenerife, Palma, Gran Canaria and Valverde.

Gusts of up to 55mph have been forecast, as well as a 100 percent change of rainfall in some of the most popular destinations like Tenerife and Palma.

Lanzarote and Fuertaventura will be less impacted by the storm, but there's still a chance that rainfall will hit later in the week.

The Foreign Office has advised holidaymakers to check with their tour operation or accommodation provider before setting off, as well as following any rules that they have put in place.

For those who went to Portugal in search of some sun, it's more bad news as Storm Oscar is set to hit some popular tourist destinations in this country too.

Tuesday June 6 will see the worst of the rain and wind, with Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores being the most impacted by the poor conditions.

The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere has placed these locations under a weather warning for this day, detailing how Madeira will face high winds of 68mph and "strong and persistent" rainfall.

Thunderstorms are also possible, especially for those in the Azores.

As with the Canaries, holidaymakers are urged to follow any regulations put in place by their local authority.

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