What does the pre-alert mean for holidaymakers in the south?
The pre-alert comes into force from Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 9.00am. The Dirección General de Emergencias of the Canary Islands Government expects heavy showers on Fuerteventura, mainly in the south, with local thunderstorms.
For holiday resorts such as Costa Calma or Corralejo, the official information does not confirm any flooding or closures. Travellers should nevertheless expect short, heavy bursts of rain and plan excursions flexibly.
The authority advises people to monitor how the weather develops and to follow the official self-protection recommendations. These include avoiding journeys where possible during heavy rain and not crossing flooded areas.
How much rain is forecast?
The Dirección General de Emergencias gives forecast rainfall amounts of 15 millimetres per square metre in one hour. In some places, 60 millimetres per square metre could accumulate within twelve hours.
The rainfall is being caused by a humid and unstable air mass. It is unevenly distributed across the island, so some areas could remain significantly drier or wetter.
An AEMET-based overview lists a rain risk for Fuerteventura until 21 October at 17:59. However, that time does not come from the published statement by the Canary Islands emergency authority.
What is the situation at the airport and at sea?
There is no confirmed report of disruption at Fuerteventura Airport. Possible delays caused by local showers are not confirmed in the official information.
The forecast shown there initially runs until Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 12.00. Anyone travelling by ferry or boat should expect rougher seas.
What temperatures are expected?
The differences show how unsettled the situation is. Short, heavy showers can occur even in warm temperatures.
What self-protection advice applies?
The Canary Islands Government advises people to avoid journeys during heavy rain. Anyone who must drive should use main roads, reduce speed and not cross flooded zones, barrancos or flooded bridges.
Barrancos are the often dry ravines and stream beds found across the island. They can fill with water quickly during heavy rain and become dangerous.
Further recommendations: do not enter garages or basements that could flood, switch off the electricity if there is danger, do not use lifts and move to higher ground if instructed by the authorities. The emergency number 112 is only for genuine emergencies; for general information call 012.
What happens after 21 October?
The official statement from the Dirección General de Emergencias does not say when the pre-alert will end. No specific closures of roads, airports or tourist facilities on Fuerteventura have been announced either.
Until a new official statement is issued, the scope and end time of the measure remain open. The government can end the pre-alert when the conditions no longer exist.
Travellers and residents should keep an eye on the official channels of the emergency authority and AEMET on 21 October. New information is expected to be published through the Canary Islands Government and the 112 emergency control centre.