The Canary Islands are preparing for a spell of adverse weather as the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecasts cooler temperatures, cloudy skies and rain in the northern regions of the more mountainous islands today, Tuesday.
The adverse weather conditions have prompted a pre-alert across the entire Canary Islands archipelago. Residents and visitors are urged to take necessary precautions, particularly in areas prone to strong winds and heavy seas.
The islands will experience moderate to strong northeasterly winds, with the southeastern and northwestern extremes of the mountainous regions facing occasional very strong gusts.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution as the seas will become increasingly rough. Northerly or northwesterly swells of 2 to 3 metres are expected to rise to 3 to 4 metres in the northern areas. In the south and southwestern coastal regions, conditions will be calmer with variable winds and rippled seas.
Weather Forecast by Island:
LANZAROTE
Partly cloudy skies are expected over Lanzarote with only a slight drop in temperatures. Northeasterly winds will persist, ranging from moderate to strong.
Temperatures: Minimum 16°C, Maximum 22°C.
FUERTEVENTURA
Fuerteventura will see similar conditions with partly cloudy skies. Minimum temperatures may drop slightly, while maximum values remain stable. Northeasterly winds will be moderate to strong.
Temperatures: Minimum 16°C, Maximum 22°C.
GRAN CANARIA
In northern Gran Canaria, skies will be predominantly cloudy with light rain, while the rest of the island will see intervals of cloud cover. Temperatures will either hold steady or experience a slight dip, particularly at night. The northeast wind will range from moderate to strong, with very strong gusts expected in the southeastern and northwestern regions during the afternoon.
Temperatures: Minimum 18°C, Maximum 22°C.
TENERIFE
Tenerife will face cloudy conditions in the north and west, accompanied by light rain in northern areas. The rest of the island will experience intervals of cloudiness. Temperatures may drop slightly, especially in inland areas. Northeasterly winds will remain moderate to strong, with very strong gusts anticipated along the southeastern slope and the far west later in the day.
Temperatures: Minimum 17°C, Maximum 22°C.
