The Canary Islands are bracing for the impact of Storm Bert, which is expected to bring a cold front with cloudy skies, rainfall, and thunderstorms, particularly affecting Tenerife and the western islands.
The storm is coming amid warnings of strong winds and rough seas across 12 regions of Spain, including the Canary Islands.
According to AEMET, the cold front associated with Storm Bert will also impact the western Iberian Peninsula, with medium to high cloud cover and precipitation in Galicia, Asturias, western Castilla y León, and the Central System region. Winds are expected to reach orange alert levels in Galicia and Asturias, with powerful gusts forecast.
Other areas of Spain, including eastern Catalonia and the Pyrenees, will experience occasional showers. Temperatures are predicted to drop across the Canary Islands while rising on the mainland, with a notable increase in minimum temperatures due to southern winds. Maximum temperatures are set to reach 27°C in Gran Canaria.
Monday’s forecast for the Canary Islands
LANZAROTE:
Cloudy intervals with clear skies until midday. Temperatures will remain stable, with slight cooling in the afternoon. Expect variable light winds turning to an easterly and northeasterly breeze later in the day. Minimum temperature: 17°C; maximum: 26°C.
FUERTEVENTURA:
Similar to Lanzarote, Fuerteventura will see cloudy intervals with clearer skies during midday. A moderate northeasterly wind will prevail by the end of the day. Minimum temperature: 18°C; maximum: 26°C.
GRAN CANARIA:
Cloudy skies in the southwest during the early hours will spread island-wide by midday. Occasional light rain is possible in the northern midlands. Coastal breezes and light variable winds are expected, turning to a moderate northeasterly flow late in the day. Minimum temperature: 21°C; maximum: 27°C.
TENERIFE:
Cloudy skies will dominate the north and northeast later in the day, with a likelihood of light, occasional rain. Temperatures will see slight changes, with winds shifting from the southwest to the northeast. Minimum temperature: 21°C; maximum: 25°C.
LA GOMERA:
Cloudy intervals will develop into overcast skies in the north by afternoon, with possible light rain. Temperatures will remain mostly unchanged. Breezes will dominate coastal areas, while higher altitudes may experience light southwesterly winds. Minimum temperature: 20°C; maximum: 25°C.
LA PALMA:
Overcast skies in the north and northeast may result in light rain by afternoon. Temperatures will stay consistent, with minor increases in higher altitudes. Variable light winds and coastal breezes are expected. Minimum temperature: 19°C; maximum: 25°C.
EL HIERRO:
Partly cloudy conditions will shift to overcast in the north, with possible light and sporadic rain later in the day. Temperatures will remain stable, with slight warming in the southwest. Coastal breezes and light winds from the west will prevail. Minimum temperature: 16°C; maximum: 21°C.
Sea Conditions:
The seas around the Canary Islands will experience moderate to rough conditions, with waves between 1 to 3 metres. Winds are expected to shift from the southwest to variable directions, calming slightly overnight.
