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Thunderstorm warning issued as lightning lights up skies over Spain’s Canary Islands
Lightning struck across the sky over Agüimes, in Spain’s Canary Islands, during stormy weather.
Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, issued a thunderstorm warning for the area.
Thunderstorms can bring heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous lightning.
The storms may disrupt daily activities and travel in affected areas.
People were urged to follow updates and instructions from local meteorological authorities.
Residents were advised to stay alert and put safety first while the warning remains in effect.
AEMET issued a thunderstorm warning for the Canary Islands as lightning lit up the sky over Agüimes.
Photographs showed flashes of lightning striking among dark clouds.
Authorities advised people in affected areas to follow local meteorological information and instructions.
Thunderstorms can bring heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous lightning.
The weather could disrupt daily activities and travel in affected areas.
- Who
- AEMET issued the warning.
- What
- A thunderstorm warning was issued as lightning illuminated the sky.
- When
- Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
- Where
- Agüimes, in Spain’s Canary Islands.
- Why
- The warning was issued to monitor atmospheric conditions and the potential for severe weather.
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- Warning issuer
- AEMET
- Location
- Agüimes, Canary Islands, Spain
- Date
- 4 November 2026
- Potential hazards
- Heavy rain, strong winds and lightning