Canary Islands on high wind alert: gusts up to 90 km/h

The Government of the Canary Islands activates a high wind alert across the archipelago starting at 2:00 PM, following recommendations from AEMET.

Generic image of strong winds hitting a volcanic landscape in the Canary Islands with turbulent clouds.
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Generic image of strong winds hitting a volcanic landscape in the Canary Islands with turbulent clouds.

The Government of the Canary Islands has upgraded the situation to a high wind alert across the entire archipelago starting at 2:00 PM today, Thursday, August 6. The decision is based on information from the State Meteorological Agency and the Specific Emergency Plan of the Canary Islands for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena Risks (PEFMA).

Northeasterly winds will blow moderately to strongly, with occasional very strong gusts expected in the high areas of Gran Canaria (Tirajana basin), Tenerife (western slopes of the central peaks), and La Palma (El Paso area and western slopes of Cumbre Vieja). In these areas, gusts could reach between 70 and 80 kilometers per hour, and even locally up to 90 kilometers per hour.
Gusts are also anticipated on the southeast and northwest slopes of all mountainous islands. In the interior of the southern half of Lanzarote, gusts will be less probable and of lower intensity. In the southern half of Fuerteventura, gusts of lower intensity are also expected in inland areas.
The General Directorate of Emergencies urges the public to follow the available self-protection advice to prevent risks associated with these adverse meteorological phenomena.
Based on information from the official source: Gobierno de Canarias — Portal de Noticias (06/08/2026)