Government activates two weather warnings across the Canary Islands

The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General for Emergencies, has declared a pre-alert for both strong winds and dangerous coastal conditions in various parts of the archipelago, effective from midday tomorrow, Saturday 21st June.

The decision has been made under the Canary Islands' Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Risks (PEFMA), based on data provided by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and other official sources.

Pre-alert for coastal phenomena

The coastal pre-alert applies to the following areas:

• Tenerife: coasts of Granadilla, San Miguel de Abona, Arico, Fasnia, Güímar, Garachico, Los Silos, Buenavista del Norte, Arafo, Candelaria, El Rosario, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Gran Canaria: coasts of Gáldar, Agaete, Artenara, La Aldea, Santa Lucía, Agüímes, Ingenio, and Telde.
• Fuerteventura: north and west coasts, eastern coast of Puerto del Rosario, and coastline of Antigua.
• Lanzarote: northern and western coasts, including La Graciosa.
• La Palma: coasts of Garafía, Fuencaliente, and Villa de Mazo.
• La Gomera
• El Hierro

Forecasts predict north-easterly Force 6 winds (39–49 km/h) and widespread areas reaching Force 7 (50–61 km/h), particularly between Tenerife and Gran Canaria, and along the north-western, western, and south-eastern coasts of the more mountainous islands.

A heavy sea swell from the northwest is expected, with waves between 1 and 2 metres. On the western islands, swells from the south or southwest of similar height are also possible.

Pre-alert for strong winds

The wind pre-alert covers:

• Tenerife: Teno Massif and coastal areas of San Miguel de Abona, Granadilla, Arico, Fasnia, Güímar, Arafo, Candelaria, El Rosario, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Gran Canaria: coastal and lower midland areas of Gáldar, Agaete, Artenara, La Aldea, Santa Lucía, Agüímes, Ingenio, and Telde.
• Fuerteventura: the municipality of Pájara and the Jandía Peninsula.
• Lanzarote: interior areas of the municipality of Yaiza.
• La Palma: coastal areas of Garafía and Fuencaliente.
• La Gomera: municipalities of San Sebastián de La Gomera, Vallehermoso, and the summit areas.
• El Hierro

Moderate north-easterly winds are forecast, with strong intervals and very strong gusts that could reach or exceed 60 to 80 kilometres per hour in affected areas.

Authorities are urging residents and visitors to exercise caution, follow official guidance, and remain attentive to updates as conditions may evolve.