This decision is based on information provided by the State Meteorological Agency and other available sources, and is in application of the Specific Emergency Plan of the Canary Islands for Risks of Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).
The alert covers the peaks, north, and northwest of El Hierro, La Gomera, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria, as well as the island of La Palma. A pre-alert is declared for the rest of the territory of these islands.
A southwest wind episode associated with the high-impact storm 'Bruna' is expected, with very strong gusts from midday Saturday in La Palma, exceeding 70 kilometers per hour in specific peaks and slopes. Gusts above 60 km/h are also possible in high areas of El Hierro, La Gomera, and Tenerife (Anaga).
On Sunday, November 8, the episode will intensify, with gusts potentially exceeding 90 kilometers per hour, especially in summit and northwest areas of the mountainous islands and the eastern coast of La Palma.
The Directorate General of Emergencies will continue to monitor the situation and update the declaration if necessary. This declaration will remain in effect until further notice.
