The Canary Islands are under a weather alert due to strong winds and rough seas forecasted for Thursday. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) warns residents and visitors to be cautious, particularly during peak storm hours.
Weather Forecast for the Canary Islands
On Thursday, the islands will experience varying weather conditions. The northern and northeastern regions are expected to face cloudy intervals, with a slim chance of light rainfall in the early morning. Midday will see cloud developments in western areas, while high clouds are anticipated elsewhere.
Overall, temperatures will remain stable across the archipelago, reaching highs of 22°C in Tenerife and lows of about 13°C in El Hierro.
Wind and Sea Conditions
Moderate northeast winds will dominate the weather patterns. The winds may intensify, particularly in southeastern and western areas. Along the southwest coast, breezes will be relatively calmer.
The wind strength is projected to vary from force 4 to 6, creating moderate to strong sea conditions. Meanwhile, northwest swells will increase significantly, with heights shifting from 1-2 meters to 3-4 meters.
Alerts and Warnings
Aemet has issued yellow warnings for certain coastal areas, detailing specific time frames and conditions:
- Lanzarote: From 8:00 p.m. Wednesday to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, expect combined north seas up to 4 meters offshore.
- Northern Tenerife and Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, and Fuerteventura: From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, anticipate combined north seas nearing 4 meters and high tidal coefficients.
The Government of the Canary Islands has kept a pre-alert status active since 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, emphasizing safety during these rough conditions.
Local Weather Updates
- Tenerife: Cloudy in the north and northeast with potential light morning rain. Highs of 18-23°C.
- La Gomera: Cloudy with a low chance of morning rain. Temperatures range from 18-23°C.
- La Palma: Cloudy in the north and east with possible morning showers. Highs of 16-21°C.
- El Hierro: General cloud coverage with low chances of early rain. Temperatures between 14-17°C.
- Gran Canaria: Cloudy intervals with strong gusts in mountainous regions. Temperatures around 19-22°C.
- Lanzarote and Fuerteventura: Mostly clear with occasional clouds. Highs of 17-22°C in Arrecife.
Authorities urge caution for maritime and coastal activities as conditions are expected to worsen during peak wind and sea periods.
