The Canary Islands' General Directorate of Emergencies has extended the pre-alert weather warning for rain to cover the entire archipelago from 1:30pm today, Monday 3rd March.
In addition, a higher alert level for rain has been issued for the following municipalities: Arucas, Teror, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Brígida, Valsequillo, and Telde.
The regional government made this decision earlier today based on information from AEMET and other available sources, in accordance with the Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena in the Canary Islands (PEFMA).
The forecast indicates a “high likelihood” of locally heavy rain, with snowfall expected on the highest peaks of La Palma and Tenerife. Tuesday's weather is expected to be variable, with most precipitation occurring as showers. Light to moderate rain is predicted, with possible heavy downpours during the middle of the day, particularly on the larger islands.
The heaviest rainfall is expected in the north and east of La Palma, the southeast of Tenerife, and the northeast of Gran Canaria, lasting until nightfall. There is also a possibility of isolated thunderstorms.
The weather outlook is cloudy for Lanzarote and Fuerteventura with light to moderate rain.
