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Canary Islands Face Orange Coastal Alert With Swells Up to 10 Meters

Authorities urge residents and visitors to avoid exposed coastlines following recent tourist deaths.

Overview

  • Spain’s weather agency AEMET warns of a hazardous mix of violent seas, very intense northerly winds and heavy rain from late Friday into Saturday.
  • Forecast significant wave heights near five meters mean maximums could top ten meters, with Saturday labeled especially dangerous.
  • Emergency services are reinforcing closures at high‑risk natural pools and shorelines after the Los Gigantes fatalities, with one person still unaccounted for.
  • Local officials report about 20 people crossed police tape before the Dec. 7 incident at Charco de Isla Cangrejo, where warning signs and barriers had been in place.
  • A special information notice is expected today, and high peaks on La Palma and Tenerife could see snowfall as the system moves through.