Storm Therese Wreaks Havoc on Canary Islands

0:00On March 20th, Storm Terese has hit the Canary Islands hard, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snow to this popular vacation spot. It's the worst storm there in over 10 years, prompting an orange weather alert across the islands, especially Tenerife. Snow has blanketed Mount Tide above 1800 meters, turning the sunny peaks into a winter scene. Winds have topped 74 mph, while downpours have caused flash floods and landslides in several spots. Authorities declared an emergency on Wednesday, closing roads, hiking trails, and TA National Park. Schools and daycare shut down, too, and services for seniors were paused. Over 40 flights got canceled or rerouted in two days, stranding thousands of travelers. Forecasters warned of up to 100 millimeters of rain in 12 hours during the storm's peak, with waves hitting 6 meters high. Spain's weather agency says some areas might get a full year's rain in just days. Spain should ease a bit over the weekend, but heavy rain and gusts of to 56 miles per

1:03hour will linger. Officials are telling residents and visitors to skip unnecessary trips and stay alert in risky areas.