Rain forecast for Lanzarote and Fuerteventura with cooler temperatures across the islands
Showers are expected to make a return to the Canary Islands today, Wednesday, especially in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and the north of the larger islands, according to the latest forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).
Cloudy intervals are expected early in the day, becoming more overcast through the morning in the eastern islands and the northern slopes elsewhere, bringing light rain that could be locally moderate at times. Brighter skies are expected to return during the afternoon.
Elsewhere, the day will begin mostly clear, although cloud cover will increase as the day progresses, and light, variable winds are forecast to strengthen from the northeast.
Temperatures will drop slightly to moderately, particularly daytime highs in the north and at higher altitudes. Little change is expected on the southern sides of the mountainous islands.
At sea, winds will shift from a southerly component at force 2 to 4 to a lighter westerly during the afternoon before increasing again from the north or northeast later in the day. Seas will range from rippled to slight, with a north-westerly swell of around three metres expected along northern and north-eastern coasts. Showers are also likely offshore to the north by the end of the day.
Island-by-island outlook for Wednesday 10th December:
TENERIFE
Cloud will increase in the north early on with light to moderate rain, which could persist in mid-altitude areas before clearing later. Conditions in the south will be mostly fair with occasional cloud. Temperatures will dip slightly in the north while remaining stable or only marginally lower in the south. Winds will shift from light westerlies to a stronger north-easterly during the afternoon, especially in exposed areas. In the central highlands, winds will be moderate from the north at times with strong gusts.
Expected temperatures: Low of 16°C and high of 22°C.
GRAN CANARIA
Northern areas will see cloudy skies and light to moderate rain during the morning, improving later. The south will remain mostly fine with some cloud developing at midday. Temperatures will drop slightly to moderately in the north, particularly in mid-altitude zones, with little change further south. Light winds will freshen from the northeast by midday.
Expected temperatures: Low of 17°C and high of 22°C.
LANZAROTE
Clearer conditions overnight will give way to cloudy skies in the morning with light rain, mainly across the north. Sunshine should return from midday onwards. Minimum temperatures will rise slightly while maximums fall. Winds will shift from light westerlies to a moderate northerly.
Expected temperatures: Low of 15°C and high of 21°C.
FUERTEVENTURA
A similar pattern is forecast with cloudier skies and occasional light showers in the morning before a brighter afternoon. Temperatures will remain stable overnight but daytime highs will fall slightly. Winds will turn to a moderate north-easterly.
Expected temperatures: Low of 15°C and high of 22°C.
With a noticeable drop in temperatures and some wet conditions expected, especially in northern and eastern areas, residents and visitors are advised to keep an umbrella handy and prepare for a fresher day across the Canary Islands.
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