Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Spain issues urgent warnings as Storm Lawrench slams the Canary Islands with fierce winds, urging residents and travelers to stay cautious and avoid risks. Authorities in the Canary Islands have issued a severe weather alert, cautioning residents and visitors against unnecessary travel as Storm Lawrench barrels past the archipelago, bringing intense winds and hazardous conditions. The Canary Islands’ General Directorate of Emergencies has declared a pre-alert for strong winds across all islands, effective from Wednesday, March 19, at 8 a.
m. GMT (9 a.m.
local time). The storm is expected to unleash powerful gusts, prompting government officials to advise extreme caution, especially for those traveling by road, as fallen debris and unpredictable weather conditions could pose significant dangers. According to forecasts, westerly winds will intensify across high-altitude areas, with gusts potentially reaching speeds of 44 mph (70 kph).
Strongest winds are anticipated in the elevated regions of La Palma’s eastern slopes, the highlands of El Hierro, western La Gomera, and the northern coastal zones of Tenerife. Several municipalities, including Adeje, Arona, Vilaflor, San Miguel de Abona, Granadilla, Arico, and Fasnia, are expected to experience severe gusts at higher elevations. As the day progresses, storm conditions will spread across the rest of the Canaries, with Gran Canaria’s northwestern and southeastern regions, as well as the islands of Lan.
