The Canary Islands have been placed under a pre-alert status due to strong winds and dangerous sea conditions along the coast by the Canary Islands General Directorate of Emergencies.
This action is part of the Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA) and was triggered by the latest forecasts and warnings from the State Met Office (AEMET).
The islands are expected to experience northeast winds ranging from 29 to 49 kilometres per hour, with localised gusts reaching up to 61 kilometres per hour. These conditions are likely to cause rough seas, with two metre high waves in open waters between the islands, and swell from the north and northeast.
In addition to the two metre waves, the north and western coasts of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, as well as the northern shores of the other islands, may see waves as high as four metres.
The Government of the Canary Islands is urging residents and visitors to take precautions and follow its public awareness campaign, "En el mar, no te la juegues" ("Don't Take Risks at Sea"), aimed at promoting respect for the power of the ocean to reduce drownings across the archipelago.
