Heatwave in the Canaries to ease gradually this weekend, says AEMET
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has confirmed that the intense heat affecting the Canary Islands over the last few days will begin to ease progressively today, Saturday. However, high temperatures of up to 34°C are still expected across parts of the archipelago, along with lingering calima, although dust levels should start to reduce in some areas.
Yellow weather warnings extended
AEMET has extended yellow alerts across all of the islands, with general temperatures forecast to reach 34°C in Tenerife and the western islands, compared to 32°C in Gran Canaria and the eastern islands. Night-time lows will remain warm, with minimums of 25°C and 24°C respectively.
Moderate northerly winds are forecast across the islands, with occasional strong gusts in exposed areas. At sea, northerly winds will also dominate, ranging from force 3 to 5, occasionally reaching force 6, accompanied by moderate seas and a west to southwest swell of 1–2 metres.
Island by island forecast for Saturday
LANZAROTE:
Intervals of medium and high cloud, with calima clearing during the afternoon. Temperatures falling slightly, especially daytime highs, though peaks of 34°C are possible in the south. Northerly winds, locally strong in the south.
General temperature range: Daytime highs of 33°C, and night time lows of 24°C.
FUERTEVENTURA:
Similar conditions to Lanzarote with some cloud, calima easing later, and highs of up to 34°C in the interior and southeast. Stronger winds likely in southern Jandía.
General temperature range: Daytime highs of 31°C, and night time lows of 24°C.
GRAN CANARIA:
Generally clear skies early, with some high cloud and calima mainly in mid-levels and summits, gradually easing. Temperatures dropping slightly, most noticeably inland in the north, though values above 34°C are likely in eastern, southern, and western areas, and occasionally in the north. Northerly winds, stronger on summits and eastern, western, and southern slopes, with very strong gusts possible around midday.
General temperature range: Daytime highs of 32°C, and night time lows of 24°C.
TENERIFE:
High and medium clouds with a small chance of scattered showers overnight. Calima more noticeable in mid-levels and higher ground. Temperatures falling slightly, less so along northern coasts, but highs of 34°C are possible in low-lying areas. Northerly winds, with strong intervals in the far northwest, the eastern slopes, and along the Dorsal ridge, where occasional very strong gusts may occur.
General temperature range: Daytime highs of 33°C, and night time lows of 25°C.
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