The Directorate General for Emergencies has announced the termination of the pre-alert for coastal phenomena affecting the north and west coasts of La Palma, El Hierro, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura, as well as the north coast of La Gomera, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria. The pre-alert, which was in effect from 11:00 on Thursday, ended at 18:00 on Friday.
This decision was based on the latest information from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) and other sources, as part of the Canary Islands’ Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomenon Risks (PEFMA). Despite the termination, it is important to note that during the pre-alert, a swimmer in his 60s died after being rescued from the waters off Los Gigantes, Tenerife, following a cardiorespiratory arrest.
Temperature Drop in the Canary Islands
Aemet forecasts cloudy intervals for today, particularly along the northern slopes of the archipelago. By the afternoon, clearer skies are expected to develop in the northern areas of the mountainous islands. Minimum temperatures are forecast to drop slightly, with highs reaching 26 degrees Celsius in Tenerife and lows of 18 degrees Celsius on El Hierro.
Winds will be moderate from the northeast, with stronger gusts on the southeast and northwest slopes of the mountainous islands, while breezes are expected along the southwest coasts. Additionally, the Canary Islands remain under a pre-alert for adverse sea conditions, with winds reaching force 6 (39-49 km/h) between the islands and rough seas offshore. Waves could reach up to two to three metres in height along the northern and western coasts.
