The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General of Emergencies, has declared a state of pre-alert for strong winds across several islands, effective from 12:00pm today, Tuesday 29th April.
The decision is based on information provided by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and other sources, following the guidelines of the Canary Islands’ Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Events (PEFMA).
The wind pre-alert affects the following areas:
Forecasts show the arrival of moderate north-westerly winds, with locally strong intervals and gusts potentially reaching or exceeding 60–70 km/h along the coast and mid-altitude areas. In Teide National Park, strong westerly winds are expected, with gusts likely to exceed 70 km/h.
In addition, the Directorate General of Emergencies has declared a pre-alert for coastal phenomena in La Gomera and Tenerife, starting from 9:00am this morning. This alert is based on the same meteorological information and is covered under the PEFMA framework.
The coastal pre-alert applies to the southwestern and southeastern coasts of La Gomera, the western coastline of Tenerife, and the maritime channel between both islands.
Weather conditions are forecast to bring strong northerly and north-westerly winds at sea, with forces between 5 and 6 (29–49 km/h) and occasional areas reaching force 7 (50–61 km/h). A strong swell and a north or north-westerly ground swell of around one metre in height are also expected.
