The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued active warnings for wind in the western islands and for coastal phenomena during a period of instability that also brings light rainfall to various areas. Northwesterly winds are blowing strongly, with very intense gusts in exposed areas, while sea conditions remain rough.
This meteorological situation, expected to continue throughout the day, has led the General Directorate of Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands to declare a pre-alert for coastal phenomena. The warning affects the entire archipelago, with waves potentially reaching between 3 and 4 meters, although they are expected to gradually decrease.
The islands of La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro are under wind warnings, while Tenerife is under a coastal phenomena warning. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly amidst this instability.
Emergencies recommends extreme caution along the coast due to potential incidents associated with the sea conditions.
The current storm follows a period of significant rainfall, with last March being the wettest in history due to the passage of storms such as Therese, Claudia, Emilia, Francis, Ingrid, and Regina. These have contributed to 36 dams overflowing and the replenishment of underground water resources in the region.
In Gran Canaria, residents of the Arguineguín ravine have demanded solutions from the Cabildo de Gran Canaria and Red Eléctrica for persistent problems following storm Therese. Although the company maintains that the Salto de Chira project is not directly related to the storm's incidents, residents are calling for concrete measures for their area.
