This decision is made taking into account the information available and in application of the Specific Emergency Plan for Canary Islands by Risks of Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).
This Wednesday widespread and persistent rainfall is expected that may be locally strong or very strong. In the western islands there will be a probability of reaching and exceeding 30 mm in one hour and accumulation of 60 mm in twelve hours.
In The Palm, La Gomera and The iron It will affect the south and west slopes and in Tenerife with a greater probability the north and west slopes. In Gran Canaria there will be a probability of reaching and exceeding 15 mm in one hour and it will mainly affect the southern and western slopes with a lower probability of occurrence than in the western islands.
The population is urged to follow the self-protection advice of the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies.
La Palma, the most affected island this Tuesday
On the morning of this Tuesday, the Storm Oscar in the Canary Islands has left the most intense gusts of wind in all of Spainspecifically in the tenerife island. According to the data collected, Izaña has reached a maximum speed of 95 kilometers per hour, the highest record so far.
Second is the Boys roqueon the peaks of The Palmwith winds of 79 km/h, followed by Puntagorda, also on La Palma, with gusts of 76 km/h.
In addition to the strong winds, La Palma has been the first island to experience the presence of rain. Since Monday, the cloudy skies dominate the panorama. In it Boys roque, an accumulated precipitation of 7.5 liters per square meter has been registered since the beginning of the day. In Stepthe figure is 2.4 liters, while in Tijarafe 1.6 liters have been registered.
The effects of the storm are expected to move from west to east, which means that throughout this Tuesday the storm will move towards Tenerife and the gran canaria island. Residents and visitors to these areas should be prepared for strong gusts of wind and possible heavy rain as the storm progresses..
