The Canary Islands are preparing for a day of rain, thunderstorms, fog, and strong waves as weather warnings have been issued for multiple provinces. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has placed the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife under a rain warning, with La Palma elevated to an orange-level alert for thunderstorms.
Warnings by Region
- La Palma (Canary Islands): Orange-level alert for storms, indicating significant risks.
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands): General rain warnings.
- Cadiz (Andalusia): Thunderstorm warning.
- Cantabria and Vizcaya (Basque Country): Warnings for coastal phenomena due to rough seas.
- Badajoz and Cáceres (Extremadura): Warnings for dense fog.
Weather Conditions in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands remain under the influence of an isolated cold low, which, although gradually dissipating, will still bring unstable weather to the archipelago. AEMET forecasts abundant cloud cover, showers, and thunderstorms, particularly intense on the western islands.
- Western and Southern Slopes of Western Islands: Expected to experience the most intense rainfall.
- Eastern Islands: Rain is predicted to be occasional and less severe.
National and Regional Overview
The Peninsula and Balearic Islands are expected to enjoy anticyclonic weather for most of the day, with low morning cloud cover lifting by midday. However, the approach of a front in the extreme north will bring some precipitation to Galicia and the Cantabrian region, especially by the evening.
- Pyrenees: Snowfall is expected at altitudes above 2,000 metres.
- Strait of Gibraltar: Locally strong storms are likely, along with light rainfall in central northern Spain, Catalonia’s northeast coast, and some parts of Andalusia.
- Fog: Morning fog is expected across Galicia, the Cantabrian Sea, the Ebro basin, Extremadura, and Mediterranean coasts, including the Balearic Islands.
- Haze: Weak haze may appear in the Balearic Islands and the eastern Canary Islands.
Temperature Trends
- Maximum Temperatures:
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 26ºC (highest among provincial capitals).
- Alicante and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 25ºC.
- Malaga and Valencia: 24ºC.
- Minimum Temperatures:
- Likely to rise in the northern plateau, Iberian Peninsula, and the Balearic Islands, while remaining stable elsewhere. Weak frosts are forecast in the Pyrenees.
Winds
- Peninsula and Balearic Islands: Westerly winds will strengthen throughout the day, with very strong gusts expected along the Cantabrian coasts and possibly in the Mediterranean.
- Canary Islands: Winds will shift from southerly to easterly, generally remaining light.
Residents of the Canary Islands and affected provinces are advised to stay alert, monitor updates, and follow safety recommendations during this period of unstable weather.
