Storm Claudia will leave up to 100 l/m2 in the Canary Islands

The front will affect the Canary Archipelago between Wednesday and Thursday and will leave rain showers in the central and western region of the Canary Islands that may be strong and very strong, as well as Continuous and stormy. These precipitations are more likely on the southwestern slopes of the islands, where sudden growth of valleys and torrents may occur with local flooding.

Expectations indicate that these rains will be accompanied by strong winds from the southwest, which may lead to the fall of branches or trees and the collapse of eaves or building elements that are fragile or in poor condition. In parallel, A Coastal storm Which could affect ports and parks.

Instability will increase throughout Wednesday in the northwest of the Canary Archipelago. There it can leave storms that may be accompanied by very strong rain. During the afternoon and night they can spread to the rest of the islands.

Rainfall is expected to continue, especially on the central areas of the slopes facing the southwest, where amounts reach 100 litres/m2 within 12 hours. Forecasts also indicate that southwesterly winds will generate very strong gusts starting at noon on Wednesday, especially in the peaks and central lands. This will lead to the beginning of a sea storm.

According to expectations, on Thursday, the front will continue to sweep the archipelago towards the east Strong or very strong storm showers On the southwest-facing slopes of other islands, where large amounts of rain may accumulate.

Throughout the day, according to AEMET, rainfall will affect the eastern islands, although it is likely to already occur with intensity Moderate, without excluding it being strong at times. Meanwhile, southwesterly winds will continue to blow very strong gusts.

The storm will turn westward after the front passes and eventually tend to retreat. There are chances that this storm will also impact the peninsula during the week.