Monday: strong winds and rough seas on the Islands
Monday starts the week with brisk winds and a turbulent Atlantic. Strong northeasterly gusts are expected, particularly on exposed slopes and summits, while high waves will batter northern and western coastlines.
General Outlook
The dominant feature today is a moderate to strong northeasterly wind. Gusts could exceed 70 km/h in exposed areas, on mountain peaks, and on the southeast and northwest slopes of the larger islands. The ocean is rough, with a combined northerly swell. Waves may reach and surpass 4 metres on coasts open to the north and on the western shores of El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote. Other coasts will see areas of strong swell.
Cloudy conditions in the north of the mountainous islands this morning will tend to scattered clouds or clear skies by the afternoon. Daytime temperatures will be pleasant, with a slight rise expected in inland and summit areas.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Cloudy skies in the north this morning, with a slight chance of a weak, isolated shower. Conditions will improve to variable cloud cover in the afternoon. Elsewhere, expect mostly clear skies. A moderate trade wind will bring probable strong gusts in the southeast and northwest. Coastal highs will range from 18ºC to 23ºC.
Gran Canaria
The famous ‘panza de burro’ cloud layer will cover the north, with a chance of a weak, isolated drop of rain. The rest of the island will be mostly clear. A moderate trade wind is expected, with probable strong gusts on the peaks and the southeast and northwest slopes. The maximum temperature in Las Palmas will be around 20ºC.
Lanzarote
Cloudy this morning, clearing to mostly clear skies later. A moderate trade wind will strengthen inland. Temperatures in Arrecife will range from 15ºC to 20ºC.
Fuerteventura
Morning cloud will give way to mostly clear conditions. The moderate trade wind will accelerate along the east and west coasts and on the Jandía Peninsula. Pleasant temperatures are forecast.
La Palma
Cloudy in the east and northeast, with mostly clear skies elsewhere. A moderate trade wind will bring probable strong gusts on the peaks of El Paso and exposed slopes. Santa Cruz de La Palma will see a high of around 19ºC.
La Gomera
Cloudy in the interior and north, mostly clear in other areas. A moderate trade wind will bring very strong gusts in the southeast and northwest. Temperatures will be pleasant.
El Hierro
Mostly clear skies, with variable cloud cover in the northeast. A moderate trade wind is expected, with probable very strong gusts in La Restinga. Cool mornings are likely.
La Graciosa
Cloudy skies will tend to mostly clear. A moderate trade wind is forecast, with strong gusts not ruled out. Temperatures in Caleta de Sebo will range from 16ºC to 20ºC.
