What does “Bruna” mean for visitors and residents on La Gomera?
On Friday 6 November, the Secretaría General de Protección Civil y Emergencias (the state civil protection service) kept its rain warning for the Canaries in place. It rests on forecasts from AEMET, the state weather service, for storm “Bruna”, which AEMET says forms as a deep low from Saturday.
On Saturday 7 November, AEMET expects strong to very strong showers with thunderstorms in the western Canaries, but only from the late hours of the day. On Sunday 8 November, the showers spread to the rest of the islands.
The bulletin gives no warning colour or level for La Gomera. By Friday, no Alerta (emergency alert) from the Gobierno de Canarias (regional government) or the Cabildo (island government) had been confirmed for the weekend.
The bulletin does not break the forecast down by island or town. Anyone living or holidaying in the south of the island therefore finds no separate statement for the resort area.
In practice, check the official website and the 112 Canarias updates on Saturday and Sunday. In earlier alert situations, the authorities advised against excursions and camping and told people to drive only when necessary.
How strong will wind and sea be?
AEMET expects south-westerly wind from Saturday evening and on Sunday. According to the forecast, very strong gusts will hit mainly the summits of the mountainous islands.
On the coast, the wind should blow strongly from Saturday evening and on Sunday. From Monday 9 November, swell of 3 to 4 metres adds to it.
Whether ferries are cancelled, hiking trails close or roads shut is not confirmed for this weekend. During storm Claudia in November 2025, operators on La Gomera suspended ferry services and in-person classes were halted.
That shows what warnings can bring, but it says nothing about “Bruna”. If you have booked a ferry, ask the operator before you set off.
What happened in earlier storms on La Gomera?
In April 2025, during the low “Olivier”, the Cabildo closed all recreation areas, trails and tracks as a precaution. Garajonay National Park also closed its paths, and the Cabildo reported more than 50 call-outs.
In March 2026, the low “Therese” struck. It was the most severe case of recent years.
Valle Gran Rey was cut off by land. The GM-1 was closed at the Yorima tunnel.
GuaguaGomera bus lines 1, 6 and 8 did not run, and classes were cancelled on 25 and 26 March. Fred. Olsen put on an extra sailing from Valle Gran Rey.
The Cabildo then awarded four emergency road works worth more than 7.9 million euros in total. Cabildo president Casimiro Curbelo says neither the Cabildo nor the municipalities can carry this alone, and the report puts the total reconstruction need at more than 42.7 million euros.
Who decides on the warning levels?
The Dirección General de Emergencias of the Gobierno de Canarias declares the levels, based on the AEMET forecast. It acts under the PEFMA, the Canaries' emergency plan for severe weather.
The levels are Prealerta, Alerta and Alerta máxima. Separately, AEMET issues its own colour warnings (yellow, orange, red), which describe the weather and not the emergency status.
For the October 2026 Alerta, the authorities cited up to 30 l/m² in one hour and up to 100 l/m² in 12 hours. That was the forecast for that one warning and not a fixed threshold.
On the island, the Cabildo's Plan Insular applies. The emergency number remains 112.
What should you watch for in your accommodation and car?
At the October 2026 Alerta, the authorities recommended checking roofs, terraces, water tanks and drains. Windows and doors should be secured.
Vehicles do not belong in a barranco (ravine) bed, even under a clear sky. Nobody should cross spots that can flood, and anyone who has to drive should go slowly.
Keep a torch, drinking water, medication and a battery radio ready. In an emergency, call 112.
On Monday 2 November, during an earlier rain episode, the Cabildo reported landslides on the El Rejo road and on the Las Hayas–Arure link. That episode is not part of “Bruna”, but it shows where slopes slip after rain.
What happens after the weekend?
For Monday 9 November and Tuesday 10 November, AEMET expects a breather in the Canaries. From Wednesday 11 November, rain and wind could increase again.
Whether this forecast holds is open, as the bulletin names only a possible worsening. According to civil protection, the uncertainty of the forecast makes it hard to put figures on the effects for each day.
On the peninsula, several fronts pass through from Sunday afternoon until at least Wednesday. More than 200 l/m² are possible there, while the bulletin gives no rainfall totals for the Canaries.
From Thursday 12 November, the rain should ease. The bulletin still does not rule out heavy showers on the peninsula.