The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow weather warning for dangerous coastal conditions in the Canary Islands, specifically targeting Lanzarote tomorrow, Tuesday 10th December.
According to the forecast, the island will experience a combined sea swell from the north or northeast, with waves reaching heights of 4 to 5 metres high, and the alert is expected to remain in place until 11:59pm on the same day.
Monday Weather Forecast for the Canary Islands
For today, Monday, the Canary Islands will see a mix of high and low cloud cover, particularly over the northern parts of the mountainous islands during the early and late hours. Light rain showers may occur along the northern coasts of the islands.
Temperatures are expected to remain fairly stable, with slight variations. Maximum temperatures are forecasted to reach highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
Winds from the northeast will be moderate but are anticipated to strengthen during the afternoon, especially in exposed mid-altitude areas and the southeast and northwest extremes of mountainous islands. In higher elevations, winds will shift to a moderate northern component.
Sea Conditions
In maritime areas, northeastern winds are expected to reach force 4 or 5, occasionally escalating to force 6 in offshore areas to the west and southeast by nightfall.
Sea conditions will range from choppy to very rough, with a north or northwest swell of 1 to 2 metres predicted to develop overnight. On southern or southwestern coasts, calmer conditions are expected, with variable winds at force 1 to 3 and slight chop.
