The Local Police of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has called for precautionary measures to be taken in the event of large branches falling in the middle of Asuntistas Avenue, on the Rambla, just in front of the historic and popular El Imperial bar. “At the moment, preventive measures are being taken by municipal services,” the agents added.
At this time, preventive measures are being taken by the municipal services due to the fall of large branches on Avda. Assumptionists. CAUTION. #FMACanarias pic.twitter.com/81beri11Hc
– Local Police (@PoliciaLocalSC) January 17, 2022
It is not the only incident of this type reported in recent hours. The strong gusts of wind, which have reached 100 kilometers per hour in some areas of Tenerife, have already left significant damage on the island, including the spectacular fall of a tree on the general highway of the North as it passes through El Sauzal.
The weather situation will hardly improve throughout the day, with more gusts that will blow from the moderate to strong southeast at the beginning, with the southern component predominating in high areas. According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), the winds may exceed 90 and 100 kilometers per hour in the first hours on the summits and on the north slope. From midday they will decrease in intensity, except in central peaks where very strong gusts will persist all day.
