The Canary Islands are bracing for a sweltering Friday with temperatures expected to reach 37°C with the presence of a slight haze, according to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). This intense heatwave has prompted the Canary Islands government to issue a forest fire alert for five islands and a heat alert for Gran Canaria.
AEMET are forecasting maximum temperatures of 37°C in the midlands and peaks of southern Gran Canaria, and 34°C in the interior of the eastern islands (Lanzarote and Fuerteventura), as well as in the south and peaks of Tenerife.
The weather will be predominantly clear with a few clouds in the low northern areas of the mountainous islands during the early hours and some mid-level clouds in the afternoon. Morning mist is possible in the northwest of Lanzarote and the west of Fuerteventura. A slight haze is expected, particularly in the eastern islands.
Temperatures are expected to rise significantly, especially in the peaks and slopes of the southern and western mountainous regions, and could reach up to 38°C in the southern midlands and peaks of Gran Canaria.
Trade winds will prevail, with occasional strong gusts in the low areas of the southeast and northwest, with breezes along the southwestern coasts. Sea conditions will range from moderate to rough, with a swell from the north around 1 metre high.
Clear skies with some mid-level clouds this afternoon. Morning mist may occur in the north and west, with a slight haze. Minimum temperatures will remain steady or slightly rise, while maximum temperatures will also rise, potentially reaching 34°C in the interior and southern areas. The trade winds may become occasionally strong in the south during the afternoon.
Temperatures: High of 33°C and a low of 21°C.
Clear skies with some mid-level clouds in the afternoon. Morning mist may occur in the west, with a slight haze. Temperatures will see a slight rise, reaching up to 34°C in the interior and southern areas. Trade winds may become occasionally strong in the southern part of Jandía in the afternoon.
Temperatures: High of 34°C and a low of 22°C.
Mostly clear with some clouds in the low northern areas early in the day and mid-level clouds in the afternoon. A slight haze will be present in the peaks, dissipating by the end of the day. Temperatures will rise, particularly in the southern, western, and eastern midlands and peaks, reaching 37-38°C. Northern midlands may locally reach 32-34°C.
Moderate trade winds will have strong intervals in the southeastern and northwestern low areas, especially in the afternoon. Breezes will dominate the southwestern coasts, with variable light winds in the highlands.
Temperatures: High of 37°C and a low of 21°C.
Clear skies with some clouds in the low northern areas during the early hours and mid-level clouds during the afternoon. A slight haze will be present, mostly in the peaks, clearing by the end of the day. Temperatures will rise, especially in the southern metropolitan area and the eastern, southern, and western midlands and peaks, reaching up to 34°C. Northern midlands may locally reach 30-32°C.
Moderate trade winds in all areas except for breezes along the southwestern coasts. Variable light winds will be observed in the highlands, becoming moderate to strong from the southwest in the central high peaks initially.
Temperatures: High of 34°C and a low of 22°C.
