The onset of storm Dorothea in the Canary Islands has resulted in a weekend characterised by meteorological disruption across the Archipelago. Severe electrical storms, rainfall, and winds potentially reaching up to 120 kilometres per hour are expected to persist over the coming hours, as reported by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). This situation has necessitated the cancellation of events throughout the region and the suspension of classes in various locales on Monday.
The Canary Islands remain under a wind warning this Monday, with potential hurricane-strength gusts predicted for the western islands
The Canary Islands remain under alert this Monday due to intense wind gusts that could escalate to hurricane levels, exceeding 120 kilometres per hour in the western islands, particularly in El Hierro, La Gomera, and Tenerife, which are under an orange-level warning.
Meanwhile, in La Palma and the islands of the province of Las Palmas – Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura – the warning level is yellow, with expected gusts of around 70 kilometres per hour.
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Candelaria suspends classes and recreational activities
Closure of sports facilities, Los Menceyes Children’s School, Libraries, Cultural Centres, Álvaro de Armas Sports Complex, and Los Brezos Recreational Area.
Cancellation of the Christmas Festival for the Students of the Cultural Association La Trinidad y el Que no Corre Baile, which was scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, the 15th.
Cancellation of classes at the Municipal Sports, Sports and Health Schools and UPCAN.
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The 112 service reports nearly 100 incidents due to winds in the western islands, with no reported injuries
During the morning of Sunday, the 112 Canarias reported approximately
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The La Laguna market to remain closed this Monday
In light of the maximum alert status due to high winds, the La Laguna City Council has announced via its social media that the La Laguna Market will not open this Monday.
Residents of Tegueste and Tejina experience power outages
Numerous residents have reported electricity supply interruptions in the municipality of Tegueste and certain areas of Tejina, within the municipality of La Laguna.
La Laguna closes the coast due to storm-related winds and waves
The strong winds currently affecting Tenerife have led to several incidents in La Laguna, prompting the Los Adelantados City Council to shut down the coastline and restrict access to natural pools. This action considers the maximum alert issued for strong gusts that could reach hurricane status and the warning concerning risks associated with coastal phenomena along the Island’s shore.
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