The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a weather warning for the Canary Islands this Friday, with forecasts predicting rain, strong winds, and a general drop in temperatures across various islands.
General Weather Overview
According to AEMET, the weather will be marked by cloudy intervals, especially in northern regions, where predominantly overcast skies are expected. Light and scattered rain may fall in mid-altitude areas, particularly during the early morning and late evening hours.
- Temperatures are expected to decrease slightly, with the most noticeable decline occurring in midland zones. Forecasts indicate a range from a maximum of 24°C in Tenerife to a minimum of 12°C in El Hierro.
- Winds will blow from the north, with strong gusts expected on the eastern side, the northwestern extremes, and the southern part of the metropolitan area of Tenerife, especially in the afternoon.
- In the central mountain peaks, winds from the northwest will be strong initially but are expected to ease throughout the morning.
Island-Specific Forecasts
Gran Canaria
- The northern areas will experience cloudy skies in the early hours, with the possibility of occasional drizzle.
- During the morning, clearer conditions are expected, but cloud cover will likely return by dusk.
- In other parts of the island, skies will remain mostly clear, apart from some cloud intervals early in the day, during which light and scattered showers are not ruled out.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
- The forecast predicts mostly clear skies, although cloudy intervals may occur during the night.
- Temperatures will also drop slightly, with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria experiencing highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C.
- Winds will be moderate from the north, with strong intervals during daylight hours, particularly along exposed coastal areas in the west and southeast.
Safety and Preparedness
Residents and visitors across the Canary Islands are advised to stay informed via official forecasts and take necessary precautions, particularly in areas exposed to strong winds and rainfall. With changing conditions throughout the day, those in mountainous or coastal zones should remain alert to updates from AEMET.
