British tourists visiting the Canary Islands have been advised to exercise caution due to a yellow weather alert issued by the Spanish weather agency Aemet. The alert, in effect from Tuesday, January 21, predicts strong winds and high waves, reaching up to four to five meters, along the coastlines of several islands.
British tourists visiting the Canary Islands have been urged to exercise caution due to a yellow weather alert issued for the region. The Spanish weather agency Aemet has warned holidaymakers and residents on the popular islands to be vigilant as they predict strong winds and high waves starting Tuesday, January 21. The yellow alert, reported by the Manchester Evening News, covers the coastlines of El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote until midnight Tuesday.
The alert also extends to the northern coasts of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Meteorologists anticipate waves reaching heights of four to five meters. The Canary Islands are a sought-after winter sun destination for British travelers. The local news outlet Canarian Weekly advises visitors to heed the color-coded warning flags displayed on beaches, with yellow flags indicating moderate sea conditions and red flags prohibiting swimming. Tourists are also encouraged to stay informed about weather forecasts and avoid unnecessary activities along the coastline during the alert period. Authorities have issued a specific warning against taking selfies in potentially dangerous coastal areas or on rocks.Aemet predicts overcast conditions with light rain throughout the region this week. Strong winds are expected in parts of Tenerife and La Palma, which are likely contributing to the rough sea conditions. Tuesday's forecast highlights strong southwesterly winds on the peaks of Tenerife and westerly winds on the peaks of La Palma, accompanied by very strong gusts. The western province and southwest of Gran Canaria will experience cloudy or overcast conditions with possible light to moderate rainfall, particularly on the southern and western slopes. Gran Canaria may see less rainfall. The rest of the areas will have cloudy intervals. In the afternoon, clear skies are anticipated with a possibility of weak rainfall in the mountainous islands. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura will see cloudy intervals. Minimum temperatures are expected to rise slightly, while maximum temperatures will remain relatively unchanged. Southwest or west winds, moderate with intervals of strong, are forecast for the northwest and southeast slopes, as well as higher areas. On the peaks of Tenerife and La Palma, strong winds with very strong gusts are anticipated
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