Briefing
The Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Agenzia Estatal de Meteorología) issued an official Nota Informativa on 5 November 2026, warning of an Atlantic borrasca deepening to the west of the Azores According to the notice, a series of frontal systems is expected from 6 November, potentially affecting the western Canary Islands in particular, followed by the north-west of the Spanish mainland. Heavy rain is expected in places, locally accompanied by thunderstorms, gale-force gusts and rough seas along exposed coasts. The low’s precise track remains uncertain, limiting the geographical precision of the warnings.
For the Canary Islands, the assessment initially identifies the western part of the archipelago as the first area affected; in La Palma locally very heavy rainfall is expected. Authorities in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands have updated situation assessments and alert levels as a precaution, and advise people to follow emergency service guidance. A first front is also expected to arrive in the north-west of the mainland late on Friday; in Galicia heavy showers are possible in places. In the highlands of Galicia and the Cantabrian Mountains, gusts may reach storm force and disrupt shipping because of high seas.
Emergency and rescue services warn of localised flooding and rapid rises in the levels of small rivers and streams. Recommended precautions include avoiding underpasses and barrancos, not parking vehicles in low-lying areas, and securing loose objects in strong winds. Road users should adjust their speed and driving to visibility and road conditions, and avoid unnecessary journeys in heavy rain.
Agenzia Estatal de Meteorología and Protección Civil stress that conditions may change at short notice; residents and travellers should continue to follow regularly updated official warnings and regional situation reports.
Editor: Andreas M. Brucker (Article created with AI assistance).