The decision follows communications from the Directorate General of Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands, which maintains the alert for coastal phenomena and strong winds, as well as a pre-alert for rain in Lanzarote, La Graciosa, and Fuerteventura. A worsening sea state is expected, with waves reaching 3 to 4 meters, northwesterly swell, and southwesterly winds force 7 with locally very intense gusts. Rainfall of up to 15 millimeters per hour is also forecast.
The Ministry of Education has decreed that educational activity this Wednesday will be conducted remotely in schools on La Graciosa. In Lanzarote, academic and extracurricular activities are suspended in single-teacher schools in Muñique, Tao, Soo, and La Caleta de Famara (municipality of Teguise), and in El Cuchillo (municipality of Tinajo). It is recommended to suspend public sports, recreational, and outdoor leisure activities in these locations and throughout La Graciosa.
A red flag will be flown on beaches in the northern, western, and southern areas of Lanzarote, as well as all beaches on La Graciosa, prohibiting swimming. Fishing fleets are advised to remain moored, and nautical activities are to be avoided. The Cabildo urges increased precautions to prevent risks.
Public services of the Cabildo will remain fully operational, ensuring minimum services during the general strike called for Wednesday. The Consortium for Security, Emergencies, Rescue, Prevention, and Fire Extinguishing of Lanzarote will maintain 90% of its staff. The public is advised to avoid coastal areas, not to park vehicles in ravines, secure boats, and avoid unnecessary travel and outdoor activities.
