Madrid/Santa Cruz de Tenerife 22 Mar. (Europa Press) –
The Canary Islands are expected to experience overcast skies in the northern regions of the islands with greater elevation, namely Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, with light rainfall not to be ruled out, particularly in the medians. In other areas, intermittent clouds will prevail, as per the forecast from the State Meteorology Agency (AEMET).
There will be no significant fluctuations in temperatures, which will range from a maximum of 22ºC in Fuerteventura to a minimum of 11ºC on the island of El Hierro.
Additionally, the forecast suggests that the Alisio will blow from moderate to strong, with locally very vigorous gusts affecting the southeast and northwest slopes of the islands with higher terrain.
Prealert for Wind and Coastal Conditions
Meanwhile, the General Emergency Directorate of the Canary Islands Government has issued a prealert for wind across the archipelago starting at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday due to the strengthening of the Alisio in the coming hours, with gusts that may reach 80 kilometres per hour.
This decision was made based on data from the State Meteorology Agency and other reliable sources, in accordance with the specific Emergency Plan of the Canary Islands addressing risks from adverse weather phenomena (PEFMA).
The prealert regarding coastal phenomena also remains in effect due to potential waves reaching three metres in height, prompting caution and adherence to prevention guidelines from official authorities.
Other Regions
The Martinho storm, in its approach to the Gulf of Biscay, will bring persistent snowfall to the northern peninsula and a wind alert for gusts up to 70 km/h along the Cantabrian coast.
The State Meteorology Agency (AEMET) advises special vigilance in the northern peninsular areas where snow may fall at elevations between 800-1,200 metres in the North and Northern Peninsular Plateau, while in the southern and Mediterranean slopes, accumulations will likely occur at 1,000-1,400 metres.
Notably, in the mountain ranges of the northern peninsula, considerable snowfall is anticipated by the end of the day in the Oscense Pyrenees, Montes de León, Picos de Europa, and the central system. Nevertheless, there may also be snow or rain showers at lower altitudes on both plateaus.
Furthermore, Aemet has issued orange warnings for the Cantabrian coast with winds from the west reaching speeds between 50km/h and 70km/h, alongside waves measuring between five and six metres in coastal regions.
In the remainder of the Peninsula, cloudy skies with sporadic heavy showers are expected in Galicia, the Strait, and the Alborán Sea, with moderate rainfall also possible in the Southern Plateau, the Balearic Islands, and the Northern Mediterranean coast.
Regarding temperatures, ‘Martinho’ will continue to lower averages across both the Peninsula and Balearic Islands, resulting in winter-like conditions throughout the nation.
In the Northern Plateau, temperature decreases of up to five degrees on average are predicted, notably in the provinces of León, Zamora, Palencia, and Burgos. Similarly, areas in Aragon, Ávila, Madrid, and the Valencian coast can expect an average drop of three degrees.
Maximum temperatures in the Peninsula will not exceed 15ºC, with Cádiz, Huelva, Almería, and Valencia serving as examples. Most of the country will see maximums ranging from 10ºC to 12ºC, except in regions where snowfall is anticipated, where maximums will be between 4ºC and 6ºC.
Minimum temperatures are expected to remain below 10ºC throughout the Peninsula, with potential lows ranging from -2ºC to -6ºC in nearly all of Castilla y León, the central system, the Pyrenees, and the Aragonese Pyrenees.
