US EditionTenerife Holidaymakers 'Cancel Breaks' as Storm Continues and Airport 'Chaos'
Storm Therese caused flight cancellations of over 40 routes and forced school closures due to heavy rain, winds up to 100 km/h, and rare high-elevation snow in Tenerife.
- On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Storm Therese battered the Canary Islands, especially Tenerife and La Palma, as Tenerife authorities declared a full-scale emergency amid heavy rain, 100 km/h winds, and snowfall on Mount Teide.
- AEMET issued multiple alerts through the weekend, including orange warnings for northern Tenerife and parts of La Palma with gusts up to 100 km/h and yellow warnings for all seven islands.
- Over the past days, airports reported over 40 flights cancelled or diverted by Friday, March 20, mainly at Tenerife North and Tenerife South airports, with TFS arrivals described as congested and chaotic.
- Safety measures led to schools and universities shutting on Thursday and Friday, key roads and Teide National Park access closing, and many holidaymakers cancelling or rebooking for April 12, 2026.
- While easing is expected on Monday, March 23, officials warn some effects will continue into early next week, and Tenerife resident @theknightstrider1 says, 'The Tenerife weather is just wild at the moment. It's on for another at least four days this crazy weather.
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Tenerife holidaymakers 'cancel breaks' as storm continues and airport 'chaos'
Storm Therese is currently causing chaos across the Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife and La Palma, with many people admitting they 'can't wait' to get home, as others cancel their breaks
Holidaymakers 'cancelling Tenerife breaks' amid wild weather and 'airport chaos'
Storm Therese is battering the Canary Islands with heavy rain, 100km/h winds and snow at high altitudes, causing flight cancellations and travel disruption, with some holidaymakers even cancelling their breaks
Tenerife holidaymakers 'desperate to get home' as storm and travel chaos hits
Storm Therese has battered the Canary Islands with 100km/h winds, heavy rain and snowfall, causing over 40 flight cancellations and forcing authorities to declare a full-scale emergency in Tenerife
Tenerife tourists 'want to go home' as Storm Therese brings chaos to islands
Storm Therese is causing widespread disruption across the Canary Islands with over 40 flights cancelled, bringing torrential rain, 100 km/h winds, and snowfall, with warnings in place throughout the weekend
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