The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain affecting the east of La Palma from 12 noon to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, 21 November, and continuing throughout Saturday.
According to Aemet, accumulated rainfall could reach up to 60 millimetres in just 12 hours, particularly in mid-altitude areas of the island.
For Friday across the Canary Islands, the forecast points to cloudy intervals and a high probability of rain, especially persistent in La Palma.
Temperatures will remain mostly stable, while northeasterly winds will blow with strong gusts in the north-west and south-east, and light breezes will dominate along the south-western coasts.
Maritime Conditions
At sea, northeasterly winds of force 3 to 4, increasing to force 5, are expected. Moderate to heavy swells are likely, with a north to north-westerly swell of 1 to 2 metres.
Island-by-Island Forecast
Tenerife – Cloudy intervals with probable rainfall in the east during the morning, and occasional showers possible in the western midlands in the afternoon. Temperatures will remain unchanged. Northeasterly winds will bring strong gusts in the south-east and extreme north-west, while breezes will prevail along the south-west coast.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 19°C / 24°C
La Gomera – Cloudy intervals, becoming mostly cloudy in the north, where light, occasional rain cannot be ruled out. Temperatures will remain steady. Northeast winds will blow with strong intervals in the northwest and southeast, and breezes will develop along the southwest coast.
San Sebastián de La Gomera: 19°C / 24°C
La Palma – Skies will be mostly cloudy to overcast, with persistent rain expected in the east from the early hours, especially in mid-altitude areas, where rainfall could exceed 60 litres per square metre in 12 hours during the second half of the day. Rain is less likely in the west. Temperatures will remain unchanged. Easterly to northeasterly winds will bring strong gusts in the north-west and south-east, while breezes will dominate the west.
Santa Cruz de La Palma: 19°C / 23°C
El Hierro – Cloudy intervals, becoming overcast around midday, with a chance of occasional light rain. Temperatures will remain stable. Easterly winds will blow with strong intervals on the southeast and extreme northwest slopes.
Valverde: 14°C / 17°C
Gran Canaria – Cloudy intervals, tending to overcast skies in the north, east, and inland areas, where light and scattered showers are possible, particularly across the midlands. Temperatures will remain steady. Northeasterly winds will bring strong gusts in the north-west and south-east, with breezes on the south-west coast.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 19°C / 23°C
Fuerteventura – Variable cloudiness, decreasing in the afternoon. Temperatures will show little change, except for a slight rise in minimum values in the east. Northeasterly winds will blow, occasionally strong in exposed areas.
Puerto del Rosario: 18°C / 23°C
Lanzarote – Cloudy intervals, becoming partly cloudy during the afternoon. Temperatures will remain steady, and northeasterly winds will occasionally bring strong gusts.
Arrecife: 18°C / 23°C
