Rain alert in El Hierro: heavy showers and storms from 1:15 PM

The Government of the Canary Islands activates the alert due to the entry of a humid and unstable air mass with irregularly distributed rainfall.

Generic image: with heavy rain visible in the distance.
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Generic image: with heavy rain visible in the distance.

The Government of the Canary Islands has updated the situation to a rain alert in El Hierro from 1:15 PM today, Tuesday, October 20, due to the entry of a humid and unstable air mass.

The General Directorate of Emergencies has made this decision based on information from the State Meteorological Agency and other available sources, applying the Specific Plan for Emergencies of the Canary Islands for Risks of Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).
Heavy showers are expected in El Hierro, which could be accompanied by storms, with an estimated accumulated rainfall of 30 mm per hour. La Palma island remains on pre-alert, with forecasts of up to 15 mm of rain per hour and 60 mm in 12 hours, mainly affecting the south and east slopes.
The public is urged to follow the self-protection advice provided by the General Directorate of Emergencies to mitigate the risks associated with these weather conditions.
Based on information from the official source: Gobierno de Canarias — Alertas (20/10/2026)