More weather warnings this weekend as temperatures are set to rise

The Ministry of Health have updated the warnings for high temperatures following the latest forecast of rising temperatures from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), as the health risk continues, which is extended in some areas until next Wednesday, August 23^rd.

Temperatures are set to rise in Tenerife from tomorrow (Saturday), especially in some areas affected by the fire including Arafo and Candelaria, so the next few hours will be crucial for the emergency services working on the ground.

The warnings activated are as follows:
GRAN CANARIA:
Red: Agüimes, Mogán, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Santa Lucía de Tirajana (from August 18th to 23rd), Ingenio, Tejeda and Valsequillo (from August 18th to 23rd).

Orange: Artenara, Vega de San Mateo and Santa Brígida (from August 18th to 23rd).

Yellow: Aldea de San Nicolás (from August 18th to 23rd) and Telde (from August 19th to 23rd).

TENERIFE:
Orange: San Miguel de Abona (from August 19th to 21st).

Yellow: Arafo, Candelaria, Güímar (from August 19th to 21st) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (August 20th).

FUERTEVENTURA:
Orange: Tuineje and Pájara (from August 18th to 23rd).

Yellow notice: Antigua (from August 18th to 23rd).

LANZAROTE:
Yellow: San Bartolomé (from August 18th to 23rd), Tías (from August 19th to 23rd) and Arrecife (from August 21st to 23rd).

LA PALMA:
Red: El Paso (August 19th-23rd).

Orange: Los Llanos de Aridane (from August 19th to 21st).

Yellow: Tazacorte, Tijarafe (from August 19th to 21st) and Puntagorda (from August 20th to 21st).

LA GOMERA:
Yellow: Alajeró and Valle Gran Rey (from August 20th to 21st).

EL HIERRO:
Orange: El Pinar (from August 19th to 23rd).

Yellow: Border (from August 17th to 18th).

MINISTRY OF HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Government has issued a long list of recommendations which include staying as long as possible in cool, shaded or air-conditioned places, and cooling off whenever necessary.

Also, reduce physical activity and avoid practising outdoor sports in the central hours of the day, drink water or liquids frequently and avoid drinks with caffeine, alcohol or high sugar, as they can promote dehydration.

Pay special attention to babies, small children, pregnant or lactating women, as well as the elderly or people with diseases that can be aggravated by heat (such as heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cancer, pathologies that impede mobility, dementia and other mental illnesses, as well as drug or alcohol abuse).