The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General of Emergencies, has updated the ALERT status for winds across the archipelago. The measure, based on forecasts from AEMET and other sources, is implemented under the Specific Emergency Plan for Risks of Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).
Winds from the southwest, associated with storm CHARLES, are expected to progressively intensify on Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11. From Tuesday midday, winds will increase from moderate to strong, with very strong gusts likely in the peaks and northwestern and southeastern slopes of the mountainous islands, potentially reaching or exceeding 70 km/h.
On Tuesday afternoon, La Palma will be the most affected island, with gusts potentially reaching or exceeding 90 km/h and maximums of 110 km/h, especially in the peaks. Subsequently, the episode will extend to the western islands (Tenerife, La Gomera, and El Hierro) with gusts up to 90 km/h and maximums of 110 km/h in Tenerife and 100 km/h in La Gomera and El Hierro.
During the early morning and morning of Wednesday, November 11, the winds will affect the eastern islands. In Gran Canaria, gusts of up to 90 km/h are expected (maximums of 100 km/h in midlands and peaks, potentially exceeding 110 km/h in the peaks). In Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, gusts could reach or exceed 90 km/h, particularly on the northern and northwestern slopes.
In the metropolitan area of Tenerife, gusts of up to 70 km/h are forecast for Wednesday. It is not ruled out that on Wednesday, gusts exceeding 120 km/h could be recorded in specific areas of La Palma and Tenerife, especially in midlands, peaks, and exposed slopes.
The Directorate General of Emergencies will continue to monitor the meteorological evolution and may raise the alert level if the intensity of the wind requires it.
