The Canary Islands are experiencing unstable weather this Tuesday, marked by persistent cloud cover and locally intense rainfall, particularly in Tenerife. According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), the day will be characterised by cloudy intervals across the archipelago, more compact in the north during the early morning and late evening hours. As the day progresses, cloud cover is expected to increase in inland areas on the southern slopes, with a slight chance of isolated and light showers in some zones.
Temperatures will remain largely stable throughout the islands. Maximum temperatures are forecast to reach around 23°C in Tenerife, while minimum temperatures may drop to 13°C in El Hierro. In the province of Las Palmas, slight decreases in maximum temperatures are expected, with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria recording values between 18°C and 22°C.
Winds will generally blow from the north, light to moderate in intensity, and may strengthen in some areas during the afternoon.
Localized Alerts and Prealert in Tenerife
In response to the latest forecast, the Cabildo of Tenerife has issued important recommendations for the public as a prealert for rain remains in effect across the island, particularly in the northern mid-altitude zones (medianías). A yellow alert has been activated by AEMET due to the risk of accumulated rainfall reaching up to 60 litres per square meter over 12 hours. The rainfall began early this Tuesday morning and is expected to gradually diminish towards midday.
The Cabildo has urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to be vigilant in areas prone to water accumulation, runoff, or minor landslides, especially on roadways and hillsides. The authorities stress that this is a precautionary measure in light of potentially hazardous weather conditions that could disrupt transport or cause localised damage.
San Juan de la Rambla Records Spain’s Highest Rainfall
In the past few hours, San Juan de la Rambla, located in northern Tenerife, recorded the highest rainfall in all of Spain, reaching 43.6 litres per square meter by 11:00 AM, according to AEMET’s updated data. This significantly exceeds the figures recorded in other rainy locations such as Benasque (Huesca) with 10.2 l/m², Huesca Airport with 9.0 l/m², and Seira (Huesca) with 7.8 l/m².
The meteorological station in Izaña, also in Tenerife, registered 6.0 l/m² during the same period, placing it among the top ten wettest locations nationwide for this time frame.
Given the ongoing instability, the Government of the Canary Islands has activated a regional prealert, and AEMET will continue to monitor conditions closely. Citizens are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and to take extra care in areas at risk of flooding or landslides until the alert is lifted.
