AEMET issues orange warning for strong winds in Fuerteventura this Wednesday, with gusts of up to 90 km/h

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an orange warning for strong winds in Fuerteventura this Wednesday, 11 November, with gusts forecast to reach 90 kilometres per hour in parts of the island.

According to information published by AEMET, the winds will affect Fuerteventura broadly, although they are expected to be strongest on the northern and north-western slopes.

The orange warning, indicating a significant level of danger, will be in force from 06:00 on Wednesday until 20:59, with an estimated probability of between 40% and 70%.

Yellow warning for rainfall of up to 16 litres per square metre in one hour

As well as the wind, AEMET has issued a yellow warning for rain on Wednesday.

The forecast predicts rainfall of up to 16 millimetres in one hour, equivalent to 16 litres per square metre, with different parts of Fuerteventura potentially affected.

The warning will be in force from 16:00 until 23:59 on Wednesday, also with a probability of between 40% and 70%.

The combination of rain and strong wind gusts could make weather conditions more difficult during the second half of the day.

Yellow warning for coastal conditions

The adverse weather will also affect Fuerteventura’s coastline.

AEMET has issued a yellow warning for coastal conditions from 12:00 until 20:59 on Wednesday, 11 November.

The forecast indicates south-westerly winds of between 60 and 61 kilometres per hour, equivalent to force 7 on the Beaufort scale.

These conditions could make maritime and recreational activities more difficult in exposed areas of Fuerteventura’s coast.

Warning times for Wednesday, 11 November

Wind — Orange warning (significant danger)

Greatest impact: northern and north-western slopes.

Rain — Yellow warning (low danger)

Forecast rainfall: up to 16 mm in one hour.

Coastal conditions — Yellow warning (low danger)

South-westerly winds of 60 to 61 km/h, force 7.

Advice for the weather event

In view of the forecast, people are advised to take extra care when travelling by road, especially in areas exposed to the wind, and to secure or remove items from balconies, terraces and rooftops that could be blown away.

People are also advised to keep away from piers, breakwaters and coastal areas exposed to waves, and to watch out for possible water build-up on roads and in ravines.

Updates to the warnings can be checked on the State Meteorological Agency’s official website, as risk levels and timings may change depending on how weather conditions develop.

In an emergency, call 112.