Unsettled Sunday as Therese Lingers
The low-pressure system Therese continues to influence the weather across the Canary Islands this Sunday, 22 March. It will bring bands of instability, generating locally heavy showers, particularly on western and southern slopes. Strong winds, which will gradually ease, and a rough Ocean are also in the forecast.
General Outlook
Cloudy skies will dominate, turning overcast in the southwest of the more mountainous islands. Showers are likely, becoming locally heavy and persistent over mid-altitude areas on those slopes. Elsewhere, expect scattered clouds with occasional rain, which could still be heavy at times. Temperatures remain typical for the season. A moderate southwesterly wind will blow, with strong intervals and possible very strong gusts on northwest and southeast slopes and mountain peaks overnight, before losing force.
At sea, a southwesterly wind of force 7 is forecast. A combined west or northwest swell will bring waves that could reach up to 3 metres.
Island-by-Island Forecast
Tenerife
Locally heavy showers are expected on southern and western slopes, potentially very heavy in the southwest. Across the rest of the island, variable cloud cover with a chance of showers. A moderate southwesterly wind. A maximum of 22°C is forecast for Santa Cruz. Weak frosts are possible on the peaks.
Gran Canaria
Cloudy skies with probable showers, which could be locally heavy in the interior and on southern slopes. A few drops of rain cannot be ruled out elsewhere. Moderate southwesterly wind. Maximum temperatures around 22°C in Las Palmas.
Lanzarote
Cloudy skies with precipitation in the north, especially during the afternoon. A moderate southwesterly wind, easing overnight. Temperatures ranging from 16°C to 21°C in Arrecife.
Fuerteventura
Cloudy skies with probable showers, particularly during the morning. Moderate southwesterly wind. Temperatures will oscillate between 17°C and 21°C in Puerto del Rosario.
La Palma
Persistent rain is expected on western slopes. Across the rest of the island, there is a chance of some intense showers. A mainly southwesterly wind will lose intensity. Temperatures from 15°C to 21°C in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Weak frosts are possible on the peaks.
La Gomera
Locally heavy showers. A thunderstorm is probable. Moderate west-southwesterly wind. Maximum temperatures between 18°C and 22°C on the coasts.
El Hierro
Precipitation in the form of showers. These could be locally heavy. Moderate west-southwesterly wind and cool temperatures.
La Graciosa
Variable cloud cover with probable showers during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly wind. Temperatures ranging from 16°C to 21°C in Caleta de Sebo.
