Here’s a weird twist: the strong winds are actually good news for one thing. They blow away the pollution and make the air sparkly clean—before the dust comes back, anyway. So for a few hours, you’ll have the purest air you’ve ever breathed while simultaneously getting a free exfoliation from flying sand.
And let’s be real: the Canary Islands are used to crazy weather. They’re volcanic islands that sit on a seismic hot spot. Compared to a potential lava flow, a little wind is basically a polite cough from the earth.
The flights? Most are still running, but expect some bumpy landings that’ll make you question your life choices. The pilots are used to it, though. They probably just crank up the reggaeton and go for it.
What the Alerts Actually Mean
An orange alert means “hey, this is serious, trees might break and cars might wobble.” A yellow alert means “hey, maybe don’t take that boat tour today unless you want to recreate Pirates of the Caribbean.” The alerts cover Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, and parts of Tenerife until Friday.
RED ALERT for Canary Islands! Storm Nuria could cause CHAOS with strong
Police have already closed some mountain roads. Why? Because a strong gust can flip a car if it’s a convertible or particularly lightweight. That makes driving feel like you’re in a video game with no cheat codes.
And don’t bother trying to surf. The waves are monstrous, yes, but the wind shear will throw you into next Tuesday. Leave it to the pros—or just watch the chaos from a bar with a glass of something strong.
