The Directorate General of Emergencies, applying the Specific Emergency Plan of Canarias for Risks of Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA), adopts this measure based on information from the State Meteorological Agency and other available sources. The rest of the island of Tenerife, as well as El Hierro, La Gomera, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote, remain on alert since 18:00 hours on Tuesday, November 10.
A period of strong and very strong southwesterly winds is expected, with locally very intense gusts throughout the archipelago, especially during the early morning and first hours of Wednesday. In La Palma, maximum gusts could reach 140 km/h in the eastern and northern half, and 120 km/h on the western slopes, progressively decreasing from 09:00 hours on Wednesday.
In Tenerife, maximum gusts of 120 km/h are forecast on the northwestern ridge, locally exceeding 130 km/h on the summits, and 110 km/h in the east, south, and west of the island. The highest intensities are expected in the summits and the surroundings of the Teide National Park and the Corona Forestal, with gusts up to 136 km/h until 13:00 hours on Wednesday. Strong gusts are also expected in the Teno Rural Park massif, Isla Baja, and exposed northwestern areas, as well as in the high midlands and exposed southern and southeastern areas.
In the metropolitan area of Tenerife, gusts could reach or exceed 70 km/h, especially in high and exposed areas. In El Hierro and La Gomera, gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected, and in Gran Canaria, up to 100 km/h, exceeding 110 km/h in summits like Artenara and Tejeda. In Lanzarote, La Graciosa, and Fuerteventura, gusts could reach or exceed 90 km/h in exposed areas.
The interaction of wind with the terrain could cause significant local accelerations. Potential consequences include falling trees, branches, urban furniture, landslides, and disruptions to mobility and essential services. It is recommended to avoid non-essential travel and exercise extreme caution, especially in mountainous areas and exposed roads.
