Canary Islands issued 'yellow warning' with bad weather threatening holidays

Easter Holiday Weather: Canary Islands on Yellow Alert for Strong Winds and Rough Seas

Holidaymakers in the Canary Islands are facing blustery conditions this Easter Sunday as robust winds and hazardous sea conditions have triggered yellow weather warnings across several popular tourist destinations. Spain’s national meteorological agency, AEMET, has issued alerts for forceful gusts anticipated to reach up to 43mph, particularly affecting areas within Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and La Gomera. Marine conditions are also predicted to be notably perilous, with winds potentially reaching approximately 38mph and waves climbing as high as six feet, especially along the southeastern coasts of Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Travel Advice for Tourists

Visitors are being advised to exercise increased caution, especially in mountainous and coastal regions today. The current AEMET forecast indicates that northeasterly winds, with gusts peaking at 43mph, are expected to impact the summits, southern midlands, and northwestern and eastern slopes of La Gomera. Similar conditions are forecast for Gran Canaria, affecting the summits, southeastern slopes, and western zones.

Government Pre-Alert Declaration

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The Canary Islands government announced on Saturday that a pre-alert for strong winds was in effect across all islands from 4 PM local time.

“This decision is based on information from the State Meteorological Agency and other sources, and is in accordance with the Specific Emergency Plan for the Canary Islands due to the Risk of Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA),” officials stated.

Affected Areas:

• El Hierro
• La Gomera
• Fuerteventura
• Lanzarote
• La Palma (El Paso and coast of Garafía, Fuencaliente and Mazo)
• Tenerife (Coast of Buenavista del Norte, San Miguel, Granadilla, Arico, de Fasnia, and Güímar)
• Gran Canaria (Cumbres, and coast of Gáldar, Agaete, Artenara, La Aldea, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Agüimes, Ingenio and Telde)

Wind Strength and Forecast

Authorities further indicated the likelihood of moderate to strong north-easterly winds, accompanied by strong to very strong gusts.

It was also mentioned that wind gusts could occasionally exceed 43mph, with average wind speeds anticipated to fluctuate between approximately 19mph and 31mph.

Weather Improvement Expected

While today is expected to bring the most severe weather, AEMET has conveyed that no critical warnings are expected to remain in place by Monday, April 21.

Weather conditions are projected to improve gradually throughout the week, with Tenerife anticipated to reach a warm 27 degrees Celsius by Sunday, April 27.