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Anita McSorley

Spain weather warnings over Easter holidays that could impact Irish tourists

Irish holidaymakers heading to Spain over the Easter holidays could be impacted by turbulent weather in parts.

The Spanish Meteorology Agency AEMET issued a number of weather warnings in recent days for heavy rain, storm-force winds and high waves.

There is currently a Status Yellow coastal warning in place for both Gran Canaria and Tenerife until April 16 at 6am.

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In its alert, AEMET says: “Wind from the North East, force 7, on the west coast of Gran Canaria, south east of Tenerife and Canal Anaga-Agaete.”

Irish tourists holidaying in the affected regions are advised to take extra care and follow the advice of local authorities.

You can keep up to date with the latest Spain weather warnings via the AEMET website.

Meanwhile, Ireland is set to enjoy a mild Easter weekend with temperatures reaching 17C in parts.

However there there will be a big change next week as much colder air moves in.

Met Eireann says: “Unsettled through the Easter weekend. Mild to start before turning cooler into the new week.”

Looking ahead to Holy Saturday, it said: “Any overnight mist or fog will clear early on Saturday to give a mostly dry start with sunny spells, though patchy drizzle will affect southern counties. During the afternoon, thickening cloud along with outbreaks of rain will gradually move in across the western half of Ireland, heaviest closest to the Atlantic coast.

“Much of the east and northeast will likely stay dry with sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 13C to 17C generally in moderate to fresh southeasterly winds.

“Further outbreaks of rain occurring after-dark with some possibly heavy and persistent falls, leading to localised flooding. A mild and humid night with mist and fog in parts. Lowest temperatures of 9C to 11C in a light southeasterly breeze.”

It’s set to be a wet Easter Sunday with widespread and heavy rain.

Met Eireann said: “A wet start in many areas with widespread falls of rain early, followed in turn by heavy showers with the chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 12C to 15C, but turning cooler as the rain clears. Breezy in moderate to fresh southwesterly winds.

“Becoming largely dry on Sunday night with clear spells, though scattered showers will feed into western coastal areas. A cold night with lowest temperatures of 1C to 4C in light southwest breezes.”

Colder air is due to move in from Monday, with daytime temperatures of just 9C to 12C in moderate to fresh westerly winds.

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