The Canary Islands Government, through the General Directorate of Emergencies, has declared a pre-alert situation for rain in La Palma, El Hierro, La Gomera, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria.
In Tenerife, the municipalities of La Guancha, San Juan de la Rambla, Los Realejos, Puerto de La Cruz, Santa Úrsula, La Victoria, La Matanza, El Sauzal, Tacoronte, Tegueste, and San Cristóbal de La Laguna will be exempt, and the measure in Gran Canaria will affect Gáldar, Agaete, Artenara, La Aldea, Tejeda, Mogán, and San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecast for Monday, indicates that locally heavy rainfall, in the form of heavy showers, of intensity equal to or greater than 15mm per hour, particularly along the southern and western slopes during the early hours of the day, while the northeast and eastern slopes may see increased cloud cover and light rain later in the day.
Temperatures will remain largely stable across the archipelago, though some slight decreases in maximum temperatures are possible. Thermometers are expected to range from highs of 24°C in Tenerife to lows of around 12°C in El Hierro.
Winds will blow from the southwest, generally light to moderate, but may intensify along the southeastern and northern coasts during the afternoon. By the end of the day, winds will shift to come from the northwest. Strong winds are also forecast at higher altitudes, particularly in central mountain areas.
In Gran Canaria, the forecast calls for cloudy skies during the first half of the day, mainly in the south and west, with probable showers during the morning. In the afternoon, cloud cover may increase in the northeast, with a slight chance of light, scattered rain or isolated showers.
On the easternmost islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, variable cloud cover is expected, becoming denser around midday. There is a low probability of light, scattered rain in the second half of the day, although any precipitation is expected to be minor.
Temperature readings on Monday will range from a high of 23°C in Gran Canaria to lows of around 15°C in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
Overall, residents and visitors are advised to stay alert to changing weather conditions, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall or strong winds.
