Wednesday, October 16, 2024 United Kingdom tourists seeking winter sun in Spain’s popular Malaga region are facing significant disruptions as Storm Leslie brings heavy rainfall to the area, with Spain’s national weather agency Aemet issuing a yellow weather warning. After the impact of Storm Bernice and Storm Kirk last week, Malaga is now bracing for the remnants of Hurricane Leslie, which has been downgraded to a storm but is still packing a punch with torrential rain and potential travel delays. Holidaymakers in the Costa del Sol and surrounding regions may find their sun-soaked getaways turning into waterlogged affairs as the storm is expected to bring persistent wet weather until at least Thursday.
The warnings primarily cover the province of Malaga , known for its beaches and warm climate, but often vulnerable to storms during the autumn months. As Storm Leslie makes its way across southern Spain, tourists in the affected areas should prepare for up to 25mm of rain in just one hour, with total rainfall amounts reaching 40mm over the course of 14 hours. The storm’s effects will be felt primarily from midnight on Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon, ending around 2 p.
m. local time. While Malaga and the surrounding Costa del Sol are typically known for their mild, sunny weather, this series of storms is disrupting travel plans for many.
The Aemet yellow weather warning is an advisory for caution, as heavy rain can lead to localized flooding, hazardous driving conditio.
