The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has forecast overcast skies across the Canary Islands for today, Friday, with a likelihood of rain developing in Tenerife and the western parts of the archipelago later in the day.
Maritime conditions will see westerly or south-westerly winds at force 2 to 4 in the northern and southern coastal areas, and variable winds at force 1 to 3 elsewhere. The far northwest is expected to shift from variable winds at force 2 or 3 to southerly or south-westerly winds strengthening to force 3 or 4 by morning. Seas will be smooth to slightly rough, with a westward swell of between 1 and 2 metres, easing to around 1 metre by the end of the day. Occasional morning showers are also expected offshore.
Island-by-Island Forecast for Friday:
LANZAROTE
Predominantly cloudy skies. Minimum temperatures will remain stable, while maximum temperatures will fall slightly, particularly in the eastern part of the island. Light southerly winds.
Forecast temperatures: Min 18°C, Max 23°C.
FUERTEVENTURA
Cloudy skies with a prevalence of high cloud cover in the southern half of the island. Minimum temperatures largely unchanged; maximums will see a slight drop, especially in the north. Light winds from the south.
Forecast temperatures: Min 18°C, Max 23°C.
GRAN CANARIA
Partly cloudy skies with mostly high clouds, becoming more overcast in the southern and western areas by the afternoon. There is a low chance of light, scattered rain during the early morning hours. Temperatures will remain steady, though a slight rise in maximums is expected in mid-altitude northeastern areas. Southerly winds will be occasionally strong on exposed slopes.
Forecast temperatures: Min 18°C, Max 24°C.
TENERIFE
Partly to mostly cloudy skies, particularly in the northern and western regions. A low chance of light, scattered rain is forecast for the northeast and eastern slopes, mainly during the early morning and late afternoon. Temperatures will show little change. South-westerly winds will pick up throughout the morning, becoming occasionally strong by the afternoon in the southeast and at higher elevations.
Forecast temperatures: Min 18°C, Max 23°C.
