Storm warning on La Palma in March 2026: current situation, alert levels and important information

Authorities have already reacted to the situation:

– The visitor center at Roque de los Muchachos is closed until further notice
– Access roads to the summit areas have been closed
– Activation of the municipal emergency plan (PEMU) in El Paso

The following measures apply there, among others:

– Closure of sports facilities
– Suspension of school and leisure activities
– Cancellation of cultural and sporting events

Initial road closures have also already been implemented:

– LP-214 (access to Los Brecitos)
– LP-210 in the Mendo area

Further closures are possible at any time depending on how the situation develops.

The current combination of heavy rain and wind brings several risks, which are particularly relevant on La Palma:

– Barrancos can fill up rapidly within a short time
– Soaked ground and wind can trigger rockfalls
– Roads may suddenly be covered with large stones, mud or water
– Visibility conditions can deteriorate quickly

Particularly affected are:

– Mountain and high-altitude roads
– Roads along barrancos
– Exposed areas in the west, north and south of the island

Driving should therefore be reduced to the absolute minimum.

Conditions at sea are also tense. Combined wave heights of 4 to 5 meters are expected, partly with long wave periods, significantly increasing wave force.

Particularly dangerous areas include:

– Coastal sections in the west and north
– Beaches such as Puerto Naos and Tazacorte
– Natural swimming pools (charcos)
– Harbors and promenades

With the right combination of swell and tides, coastal flooding may also occur.

The weather conditions may also affect air traffic.

Possible impacts include:

– Delays
– Diversions
– Short-notice flight cancellations

Travelers should regularly check their flight status and plan flexibly.

This is not a short-term weather event, but a multi-day unstable weather phase.

The most critical period is expected between Thursday and Friday, although the situation may extend due to additional low-pressure influences.

Meteorologists are also monitoring another potential low-pressure system in the Atlantic, which could further influence the situation.

– Avoid unnecessary travel
– Avoid hiking – especially in barrancos and mountain areas
– Do not cross flooded roads or waterways
– Avoid coastal areas during strong wave activity
– Secure loose items on terraces and balconies
– Keep distance from trees, walls and unstable structures

If the current weather situation causes disruptions to air traffic, it may become necessary to arrange accommodation on La Palma at short notice.

In such cases, we are happy to assist you in finding a quick and straightforward solution.

For example, we can organize a room or apartment at short notice at the Hotel Rural Los Piratas , helping to keep your stress levels as low as possible.

Alternatively, there are also accommodation options in well-connected areas such as Los Cancajos or Fuencaliente, which are particularly convenient in case of flight changes.

To better monitor the current weather conditions, we also recommend checking our live webcam on La Palma , which provides regularly updated images.

You can also find more details about the webcam and current conditions in our article: La Palma webcam – live images and current weather .