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British travelers planning a getaway to the Canary Islands should be aware of impending hazardous weather conditions. Strong winds and high waves are forecast to affect popular destinations like Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Authorities have issued alerts, advising caution to holidaymakers.
Weather Alerts Issued for Canary Islands
The Canary Islands, a popular Spanish destination for UK tourists, are bracing for inclement weather. AEMET, Spain’s meteorological agency, similar to the Met Office, has issued several warnings regarding potentially dangerous conditions.
Impact on Popular Resorts
Tenerife and Gran Canaria are among the islands expected to experience the worst of the weather, with strong winds and large waves predicted.
- Winds: Expect winds reaching up to 40mph.
- Waves: Wave heights could reach up to 6ft.
Specific Weather Advisories
AEMET has issued two separate yellow advisories today, indicating strong winds along the coast of Tenerife.
Details of the Alerts:
- Timing: The ‘force seven’ winds are expected to persist from 6pm this evening to 11.59pm.
- Location: The alert highlights northeast winds of 50 to 61 km/h impacting the southeast coast of Tenerife and the southeast and west of Gran Canaria.
Affected Areas
The weather warning encompasses a wide range of locations:
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- El Hierro
- La Gomera
- Fuerteventura
- Lanzarote
- La Palma
- El Paso
- 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)
Pre-Alert for Strong Winds
AEMET also issued a ‘pre-alert’ warning on Saturday regarding the anticipated strong winds for Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and La Gomera.
Government Action
The Canary Islands Government, through the Directorate General for Emergencies, has updated the situation, declaring a pre-alert for winds across all islands, effective from 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 19th.
This decision follows information from the State Meteorological Agency and aligns with the Specific Emergency Plan for the Canary Islands due to the Risk of Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).
Recent Stormy Weather
The Canary Islands have experienced unusually turbulent weather recently, emphasizing the need for travelers to monitor forecasts and heed warnings.
Earlier this month, a red weather alert was issued for popular tourist destinations Tenerife and La Palma due to an approaching severe storm. Schools were closed in these areas to protect children, and tourists were advised to secure their properties.