The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued yellow warnings for Monday, particularly noting strong coastal winds in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. This alert is due to anticipated north or northeast winds reaching speeds of 50 to 61 kilometres per hour (around force 7) affecting the eastern, southern, and western parts of these islands.
Weather Conditions Across the Archipelago
The weather forecast for the Canary Islands on Monday includes mostly cloudy skies along the north coasts of the mountainous islands and the western regions of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. These conditions are expected to give way to clearer skies with intermittent clouds as the day progresses. The remainder of the archipelago should enjoy clear skies throughout the day.
Temperature Variations and Wind Patterns
While a slight respite from the recent high temperatures is expected, the overall change will be minimal. Temperatures are predicted to hover between 29-30 degrees Celsius in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Sebastián de La Gomera, with the minimum temperatures around 20-21 degrees Celsius in Santa Cruz de La Palma and Valverde.
Wind conditions will be moderately strong from the northeast, particularly intense with strong to very strong gusts on the southeastern and northwestern slopes during the early hours. Breezes will prevail along the southwest coasts of the mountainous islands, with moderate south-westerly winds expected at the central summits of Tenerife.
Marine Forecast
Regarding marine conditions, the northeast winds will continue, occasionally veering to the northwest, ranging from force 4 to 6, and locally up to 7 in the northern and northeastern parts of El Hierro and the southeastern areas of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The sea state will likely be rough or have a strong swell, particularly around the central islands, with a northeast swell of one to two metres in height anticipated.
