The Aemet (Spain’s State Meteorological Agency) forecasts an intensification of the calima (haze) over the Canary Islands this Friday, with particular emphasis on the southern and eastern parts of the islands.
Maritime conditions will feature southwest and northeast winds along the coasts, with wind speeds ranging from force 4 to 6, accompanied by significant swell or strong waves. In other areas, winds will be variable at force 2 to 4, with swell present. A north or north-westerly swell of 1 to 2 metres is expected, with the haze primarily affecting the southeast coast.
Haze in the Canary Islands: Detailed Forecast for This Friday:
Lanzarote: Expect clear skies with the likelihood of calima (haze), particularly pronounced during the middle of the day. Temperature levels are anticipated to remain stable or experience a slight increase. Moderate winds will feature, with periods of strong easterly winds, turning predominantly south-easterly in the first half of the day. A warning has been issued due to the possibility of extremely strong gusts affecting the interior and western areas.
Fuerteventura: Skies will remain clear with calima (haze) expected to diminish towards the evening. Temperatures will stay the same or slightly increase. There will be moderate winds, with strong easterly gusts at times, especially south-easterly in the morning. A warning is in place for the chance of very strong gusts in the interior and western regions.
Gran Canaria: The day will bring cloudy intervals with medium-level clouds and more pronounced calima (haze) on the southern and eastern slopes, prompting a warning. Temperatures in the north are set to remain unchanged or rise slightly. Coastal areas will experience moderate easterly winds, with the potential for strong gusts on the northern and southern coasts. Inland and elevated areas will see strong south-easterly winds, with a warning for possibly very strong gusts, particularly in the morning.
Tenerife: Expect cloudy intervals with medium-level clouds and significant haze on the southern and eastern slopes, where a warning is in effect. Temperatures will either remain steady or slightly increase, notably in the northeast. Coastal winds will be moderate with strong easterly gusts at times. Inland and higher areas will experience strong south-easterly winds, with warnings for extremely strong gusts on high central peaks and the northern slope, expected to ease by day’s end. Very strong gusts on the southwest slope during the morning are not ruled out.
La Gomera: The forecast includes cloudy intervals with medium clouds and significant haze on the southern and eastern slopes, where a warning has been issued. Temperatures are likely to stay the same or slightly increase, especially on the northern slopes. Expect moderate to strong south-easterly winds, with a warning for very strong gusts affecting mainly the summits and the northern and western slopes during the day.
La Palma: There will be cloudy intervals with medium clouds and a chance of significant calima on the southern slopes, warranting a warning. Temperatures will be stable or slightly higher. Moderate easterly winds are forecasted, with very strong gusts possible in the southwest during the day, as indicated by a warning. Very strong gusts may also occur on the summits.
El Hierro: The day will bring cloudy intervals with medium clouds and pronounced calima on the southern slopes, where a warning is active. Temperatures are expected to remain unchanged or slightly increase, particularly on the northern slopes. Moderate to strong south-easterly winds are anticipated, with a warning for very strong gusts, mainly affecting the summits and El Golfo area during the day.
