The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a weather forecast warning of strong northeasterly winds likely to affect the Canary Islands today, Friday, particularly during the afternoon.
These winds could bring very strong gusts to the lower altitudes on the south-west and north-west slopes of the mountainous islands.
Cloud cover is expected to dominate the northern areas of the archipelago, especially during the early morning and evening. There is a chance of occasional drizzle and showers in these areas, mainly affecting mid-altitude areas overnight. Elsewhere, the weather is expected to remain mostly clear, with some high cloud present.
Meanwhile, sea conditions will be rough, with north or northeast winds ranging from force 4 to 6, occasionally easing to force 3 along the northern coast. The southern and south-western coastlines will see lighter, variable winds with calm or slightly rippled seas and occasional breezes.
Island by island Forecast for Friday:
LANZAROTE:
Partly cloudy skies becoming mostly clear during the central hours of the day. Temperatures stable. Stronger trade winds are expected at intervals.
Forecast temperatures: Min: 20°C, Max: 25°C.
FUERTEVENTURA:
Similar to Lanzarote, with cloudiness giving way to clearer conditions by midday. Trade winds will occasionally strengthen.
Forecast temperatures: Min: 19°C, Max: 25°C.
GRAN CANARIA:
Mostly clear or sunny overall, with more cloud cover in the north. Occasional drizzle is possible in mid-altitude areas during the early morning and evening. Stronger trade winds expected in the south-east and north-west, with potentially very strong gusts in the afternoon. Breezes will dominate in the south-west.
Forecast temperatures: Min: 20°C, Max: 24°C.
TENERIFE:
Cloudy intervals, with skies becoming mostly overcast in the north. Light drizzle may occur at mid-altitudes later in the day. Eastern areas will remain mostly clear. Stronger trade winds in the south-east and extreme north-west, with breezes along the western coasts. Winds at central high elevations will be light and generally from the north.
Forecast temperatures: Min: 20°C, Max: 25°C.
