Weather alert for Friday: Strong winds expected in Tenerife and La Palma


Weather alert for Friday: Strong winds expected in Tenerife and La Palma

The Canary Islands are set to experience strong winds today, Friday, particularly in the high-altitude areas of Tenerife and La Palma. According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), powerful westerly winds will affect these two islands, with very strong gusts expected during the second half of the day.

Additionally, the forecast highlights a decline in north-westerly swell, from 2-3 metres to 1-2 metres starting in the morning.

Forecast Overview
The weather will generally be clear or mostly sunny, with some cloudy intervals, especially along the coasts and in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura later in the day.

By the evening, La Palma may also see high clouds. Temperatures will remain steady or rise slightly.

Wind Conditions

  • Tenerife and La Palma: Expect strong westerly winds with very strong gusts in the high-altitude areas later in the day.
  • Other Islands: Winds will be mild, primarily breezes shifting to a westerly direction by the afternoon. Moderate to strong winds are expected in higher areas during the late hours, with a slight chance of very strong gusts.

Marine Forecast
Variable winds with force 1 to 3, creating smooth seas with a slight swell. North-westerly swells will decrease throughout the morning.

Island-by-Island Forecast for Friday:

Lanzarote:
Clear skies with some clouds in the early morning and late at night. Light winds, with westerly breezes by the end of the day.
Temperatures: 22°C (min), 27°C (max).

Fuerteventura:
Similar to Lanzarote, expect mostly clear skies with some cloud intervals.
Temperatures: 22°C (min), 27°C (max).

Gran Canaria:
Clear skies, with slight cloud cover along the coasts. Winds will be light, with moderate to strong westerly winds in the mountains later in the day.
Temperatures: 23°C (min), 26°C (max).

Tenerife:
Clear skies, some coastal clouds. Winds will strengthen by the afternoon, especially in the high-altitude areas where gusts will become very strong.
Temperatures: 22°C (min), 28°C (max).

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