Flights canceled as Storm Hermine arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands

Spain’s Aina, the airport operator, said flights were canceled across Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday as Storm Hermine reached over the Atlantic Ocean, bringing heavy rain to the popular holiday destination.

There are flight cancellations across many islands, including 34 from Tenerife North, 22 from La Palma, 14 from El Hero, eight from Lanzarote and four from La Gomera.

The Spanish National Meteorological Agency (EMET) issued a red weather warning for the islands of Gran Canaria, La Palma and El Hero from midday to midnight on Sunday.

Islands authorities ordered the closure of schools on Monday as a precaution.

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