Well, you'd certainly think it was, depending on which local media outlet you decided to pay attention to. (Nothing like a bit of melodrama to surge ahead in the ratings war, even if it does leave the public in a state of panic!)
Nevertheless, the meteorological office, AEMET, are predicting that there will be an "important" orange weather alert in force on Sunday, January 31st.
This "deluge," according to Canarias Ahora will be in the region of 100 litres of water per square meter in 12 hours. (No, we don't know what that looks like either.)
The majority of the rain (contrary to the widely held belief that the north is colder and wetter), is expected on the southern elevation of the island. Strong winds are expected at the peak and snow is expected on Mount Teide this weekend.
(Good job this is expected in the south, otherwise the animals at the San Antonio Abad processions in Buenavista del Norte would need to line up two-by-two.)
UPDATE 30/01/10: The orange alert has now been extended to cover the entire island on Monday, February 1st, 2010.
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