Tenerife orange rain warning 8 November, up to 100 l/m²

What does the orange warning mean for southern Tenerife?

Heavy rain will hit Tenerife on Sunday 8 November from 00:00 to 17:59, AEMET warns. Up to 100 litres per square metre may fall in twelve hours, and hail is possible.

The west, south and east slopes of the island take the brunt, so the south is included. The reports do not name the resorts affected.

Wind warnings apply all day Sunday, with south-westerly gusts above 100 km/h possible in the central summit areas. The reports differ, and one gives 90 km/h as the maximum.

Snow is possible at the summit of Teide. Forecasts for Santa Cruz de Tenerife say 23 to 29 degrees, so it stays mild but wet and windy.

Which other islands are affected?

On La Palma, orange for rain and wind runs from 21:00 on Saturday to 18:00 on Sunday, with up to 30 l/m² in one hour. La Gomera and El Hierro stay under orange until 18:00, with up to 100 l/m² possible in twelve hours.

Gran Canaria is under orange from 12:00 to 23:59, with up to 80 l/m² expected in twelve hours. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura have yellow for the same period, with up to 20 l/m² in one hour and possible hail late in the evening.

The Dirección General de Emergencias (regional emergency directorate) of the Gobierno de Canarias (regional government) has declared the Alerta level for rain since 21:00 on Saturday. It covers Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and Gran Canaria, while Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Graciosa are on the lower level, Prealerta.

All eight islands are on Prealerta for thunderstorms and flooding. According to headlines not yet checked, the Cabildo (island government) of Gran Canaria suspended all public and private events.

The match between UD Las Palmas and CD Eldense was reportedly called off as well. For Tenerife there was no information on schools, flights, ferries or road closures, so travellers should check directly with their airline or ferry operator.

What do the emergency services advise?

The emergency services advise avoiding journeys or sticking to main roads at reduced speed. Excursions should be cancelled.

Cars do not belong in barrancos (ravines), and nobody should cross them. Garages and cellars count as danger zones too.

Residents should check roofs and drains and secure items on balconies. Keep a torch, water and medication to hand.

The emergency number is 112, and information is available on 012. The authorities ask people not to make unnecessary calls.

What applies on the coast and for swimming?

The coastal Alerta has applied since 18:00 on Saturday 7 November, but the reports disagree on its extent. One names only the north and west coasts, another the whole archipelago.

From Monday, waves of 3 to 4 metres are expected, strongest in the west of La Palma and El Hierro. One report gives up to 4 metres on the north and west coasts.

The risk rises two to three hours before and after high tide on promenades, bathing spots and coastal roads. Higher-risk times are 00:00 to 00:25 and 12:15 to 12:40 on Sunday, and 00:30 to 01:00 and 12:50 to 13:15 on Monday.

On Tuesday they are 01:05 to 01:30 and 13:25 to 13:50, and on Wednesday 01:40 to 02:05 and 14:00 to 14:25. The emergency services advise staying away from piers, harbour walls and the sea.

Visitors should postpone water sports and swimming on unguarded coasts. The same goes for beach walks close to those times.

Who decides, and what remains open?

AEMET assigns the colours yellow, orange and red, and they describe the weather, not its consequences. The regional government sets the emergency levels Prealerta, Alerta and Alerta máxima separately.

According to rtvc.es, the technical committee was led by Marcos Lorenzo, Viceconsejero de Emergencias y Aguas (deputy regional minister for emergencies and water), and Laura Martín, Directora General de Emergencias. It handles the emergency plans PEFMA and PEINCA with the municipalities, and its next meeting is planned for Monday 9 November.

Media reports name Bruna as the second low on the 2026/27 name list. The research found no official confirmation from AEMET, and one report's attribution to the Portuguese institute IPMA is unconfirmed.

The orange level for Tenerife comes from one report, while others name only the regional Alerta for the island. The research found no figures on measured rainfall, damage or call-outs on 8 November.

During storm Therese, Tacoronte recorded 60 millimetres in one hour on 24 and 25 March 2026. Three buildings in the El Pris district were evacuated, and the Cabildo de Tenerife declared emergency level 2.

What happens next week?

Forecasts suggest a calmer spell is possible on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November. Rain and wind could return on Wednesday 11 November.

Another report speaks of lasting instability next week because of a further low of tropical origin. A cold front is set to cross the archipelago from west to east.

AEMET and the Gobierno de Canarias publish current warnings. The technical committee meets again on Monday 9 November.