The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has released a forecast for Thursday across the Canary Islands, emphasizing the expected rough sea conditions and strong winds. Both residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution during peak hours of the adverse weather.
In terms of weather patterns, the northern and northeastern regions of the islands will see cloudy intervals, with a slight chance of light rain in the early morning hours. By midday, cloud coverage is expected to increase in western areas, although high clouds will prevail elsewhere. Temperatures across the archipelago are predicted to remain stable, with highs around 22°C in Tenerife and lows dipping to approximately 13°C in El Hierro.
Wind conditions are set to be moderate from the northeast, with increased gusts anticipated in the southeastern and western parts of the islands. The southwest coasts, however, are expected to experience calmer breezes. Wind speeds are expected to range from force 4 to 6, resulting in moderate to strong sea conditions. Swells from the northwest are forecasted to rise from 1–2 meters to between 3–4 meters, while the western coast will see variable winds and slight seas.
Aemet has issued yellow alerts for various coastal hazards affecting multiple areas. In Lanzarote, a warning will be active from 8:00 p.m. Wednesday to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, indicating combined north seas that could reach 4 meters offshore, alongside north or northwest swells exceeding 3 meters, especially during high tide. Yellow alerts will also impact northern Tenerife, Gran Canaria, eastern La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, and Fuerteventura between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Thursday, where similar sea conditions are expected.
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The Government of the Canary Islands has also maintained a pre-alert status since 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, signaling further risks associated with the changing weather.
Specific forecasts for each island are as follows:
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Tenerife is expected to experience cloudy intervals in the north and northeast with a low likelihood of light rain in the morning. Moderate northeast winds will bring stronger gusts in the southeast and northwest, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 23°C in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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La Gomera will see similar conditions with northern clouds and a slight chance of morning rain, alongside high clouds elsewhere. Winds will remain moderate with stronger gusts in specific areas, making temperatures hover between 18 and 23°C in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
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La Palma will be predominantly cloudy in the northern and eastern regions with possible morning showers and high clouds in other areas. Moderate northeast winds will produce strong gusts in El Paso and surrounding zones, with temperatures expected to be between 16 and 21°C in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
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In El Hierro, general cloudiness is anticipated with a low chance of early morning showers, while moderate winds will produce strong gusts in southeastern and western areas. Temperature forecasts range from 14 to 17°C in Valverde.
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Gran Canaria will mirror Tenerife’s conditions with cloudy intervals and a chance of early rain, along with moderate northeast winds and temperature ranges from 19 to 22°C in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- Finally, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura will enjoy mostly clear skies with occasional cloud cover in the morning and high clouds later in the day. Moderate northeast winds, with stronger gusts along the coasts, will result in temperature readings of 17 to 22°C in Arrecife and 17 to 21°C in Puerto del Rosario.
Authorities are advising caution for all maritime and coastal activities, particularly during periods of strong winds and rough seas, to ensure safety and mitigate risks associated with the challenging weather conditions.
