Wind pre-alert in Gran Canaria and La Gomera

The Canary Islands Government activates the alert from 9:00 PM due to gusts of up to 70 km/h, following the PEFMA plan.

Prealerta por viento en Gran Canaria y La Gomera

Gobierno de Canarias · 2026-09-25

The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General of Emergencies, has declared a wind pre-alert situation in Gran Canaria and La Gomera starting from 9:00 PM this Friday, September 25th.

The decision is based on information from the State Meteorological Agency and other available sources, activating the Specific Emergency Plan of the Canary Islands for Risks of Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).
The alert will affect the eastern, southern, and western areas of Gran Canaria, as well as the entire island of La Gomera. Maximum gusts of up to 70 kilometers per hour are expected, with very strong northerly winds impacting the southern slopes, especially in ravines.
The Directorate General of Emergencies urges the public to follow the self-protection advice available on its website.