Lanzarote experienced this Friday, January 2nd, a day marked by the strong winds associated with Storm Francis, which brought very significant maximum gusts to different points on the island, especially in the north. According to data from meteorological stations compiled by various organizations and specialized portals, the most intense gust was recorded in Órzola, in the municipality of Haría, where the wind reached 80.6 kilometers per hour.
After this enclave, the highest values were located in Famara–Teguise, with 70.9 km/h, Yaiza with 67.8 km/h, Teguise II with 64.5 km/h, Costa Teguise–Teguise with 60.6 km/h, and Barrio La Destila, in Arrecife, where 59.5 km/h were measured. These records confirm the impact of the instability episode in a large part of the island's territory, with special incidence in exposed areas and midlands.
Looking ahead to Saturday, January 3rd, the meteorological situation will continue to be influenced by Storm Francis. The State Meteorological Agency has issued several warnings for Lanzarote. Regarding coastal phenomena, significant danger has been declared between 11:00 AM and 7:59 PM, with a probability of 40% to 70%, due to combined northwest seas with waves between 5 and 6 meters on the north and west coasts of the island.
Additionally, during the morning and evening, low danger advisories will remain in effect for the coast, with combined seas from the northwest of 4 to 5 meters and west winds of 50 to 61 km/h, force 7, especially on the north and west coasts. Regarding land winds, **maximum gusts of up to 70 km/h are forecast,** also with a low danger advisory, mainly affecting inland areas of Lanzarote.
Emergency services and authorities recommend extreme caution, avoiding activities on the exposed coastline, and securing objects that could be displaced by the wind, while this adverse episode associated with Storm Francis persists.
