The Martinho storm is set to impact more than half of Spain this Thursday, with strong winds and coastal phenomena prompting weather alerts across various regions. According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), Asturias, Cantabria, and Galicia will be under orange-level alerts due to powerful wind gusts and high waves. Meanwhile, in the Canary Islands, the island of La Palma will face significant weather risks from both strong winds and coastal conditions.
Weather Conditions Across the Canary Islands
The forecast indicates that cloudy skies will dominate the northern slopes of the islands, accompanied by light rainfall. By the afternoon, precipitation will spread towards the southeast, potentially developing into scattered showers.
- In Tenerife, persistent or moderate rain is expected in the Anaga area.
- In Gran Canaria, cloudy conditions will prevail in the western region, with light but persistent rain. The northeast will see moderate rainfall, while other parts of the island will experience intermittent clouds.
- In Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, early morning cloudy intervals will transition to overcast skies in the north and west, with light rain, especially in northern areas.
Temperature Variations and Frost on Mount Teide
- Maximum temperatures will drop across the northern and southeastern slopes, with noticeable declines in mid-altitude regions. Meanwhile, slight temperature increases are expected in southwestern inland areas.
- Minimum temperatures are set to rise slightly, although light frost is still possible on Mount Teide.
- Temperatures will range from a maximum of 23ºC in Tenerife to a minimum of 11ºC in El Hierro.
Wind Conditions and Coastal Warnings
- The westerly wind will be moderate with strong intervals in the high-altitude southern areas during the early hours, shifting northeast in the afternoon.
- On Mount Teide, strong westerly winds with occasional gusts will persist until late in the day, before gradually easing.
- La Palma will be under a yellow wind warning for mountain peaks and coastal phenomena on the eastern and western coasts.
- The wind will be moderate from the west, with strong gusts in high-altitude southern areas and El Paso.
- Very strong gusts may occur on the eastern slopes in the early hours, before shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
- In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, temperatures will range between 23ºC (maximum) and 18ºC (minimum).
- The westerly wind will turn northwest in the afternoon, with strong intervals on the southwest and northeast slopes.
As Storm Martinho progresses, residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions against strong winds and coastal hazards.
