Two weather alerts lifted as Storm Regina starts to leave the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands government has lifted its pre-alerts for snow and strong winds after Storm Regina started moving away from the archipelago yesterday, Wednesday. According to regional authorities, the storm caused at least 40 minor incidents overnight, mainly linked to strong winds across the islands.
The Canary Islands Government, through its Directorate General of Emergencies, confirmed that the snow pre-alert for Tenerife, La Palma and Gran Canaria ended at 3:00pm on Wednesday (4th March). The wind pre-alert was lifted at 5:00pm, as weather conditions improved.
Officials said the decision was taken based on information provided by Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and other monitoring sources, in accordance with the Canary Islands’ Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Weather Risks (PEFMA).
Coastal warning remains in place
Despite the easing of wind and snowfall risks, AEMET has issued an orange weather warning for dangerous coastal conditions affecting several islands.
The warning applies to the north coast of Gran Canaria, as well as Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where waves of 5 to 6 metres are expected, potentially reaching 6 to 7 metres.
The rest of the archipelago remains under a yellow warning for rough seas.
Strong winds earlier in the day
Earlier on Wednesday, large parts of the Canary Islands were also under a yellow warning for strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h in many areas.
Authorities reported that while the storm created disruption overnight, all incidents recorded were minor, with emergency services mainly dealing with wind-related issues such as fallen objects and small localised damage.
With Storm Regina now moving away from the region, conditions are expected to gradually stabilise across the islands.
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