Canary Islands Brace for Beastly Weather: Brits Told to Prepare!
British holidaymakers heading to the Canary Islands face a brace of wild weather as the region slaps down multiple alerts, including a serious “pre-emergency” warning. It’s time to batten down the hatches.
Gale Force Winds and Massive Waves
Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued yellow warnings across the islands, with Tenerife and Gran Canaria set to take the biggest hit. Expect howling winds up to 40mph (65km/h) and waves crashing as high as 6ft (2 metres), especially along the coasts.
The strongest gales, rated “force seven,” will roar from 6pm today until midnight. Tenerife’s southeast coast and Gran Canaria’s southeast and west are in the firing line, but El Hierro, La Gomera, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, and La Palma won’t escape the stormy blast.
Pre-Alert Declared Across All Islands
Starting 4pm on Saturday, the Canary Islands government has raised a “pre-alert” for winds on every island. This move follows AEMET’s advice and forms part of the Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).
Hotspots Under Threat
- Tenerife: Buenavista del Norte, San Miguel, Granadilla, Arico, Fasnia, Güímar
- Gran Canaria: Cumbres, Gáldar, Agaete, Artenara, La Aldea, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Agüimes, Ingenio, Telde
- La Palma: Garafía, El Paso, Fuencaliente, Mazo
Tourists Urged to Stay Alert
This latest stormy spell follows a red alert earlier this month that closed schools and urged tourists to secure their properties. Popular spots among Brits, including El Duque beach in Costa Adeje and Puerto Rico village on Gran Canaria, remain under close watch.
Travellers are advised to keep an eye on weather updates, follow local guidance, and steer clear of exposed coastal areas where possible.
Although airports and transport links are currently running, some ferry crossings might be affected by the rough conditions.
For the latest info, British tourists should check the UK Foreign Office travel advice and monitor AEMET’s live weather alerts.
