On Friday, Gran Canaria recorded the highest temperatures in the Canary Islands, with thermometers hitting a peak of 40ºC, marking a significant increase from earlier in the week.
This spike in temperatures prompted the regional government’s Health Department to extend health risk warnings across several municipalities, including Santa Lucía de Tirajana, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, and Tejeda, until 16 July. Additionally, an orange heat alert was issued for the Tenerife municipality of Vilaflor from 13 to 15 July.

The hottest readings were observed at the Aemet station in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, where temperatures soared to 40.5ºC by late afternoon. Other high readings included 36.1ºC at the Cuevas del Pinar station, also in Gran Canaria. Other areas experiencing significant heat were Tejeda at 35.9ºC, Agüimes at 35.3ºC, and La Aldea de San Nicolás at 35.4ºC.
In contrast, the cooler parts of the archipelago, such as Valverde on El Hierro (14.5ºC), La Victoria de Acentejo (15.6ºC), San Juan de la Rambla (15.7ºC), San Cristóbal de La Laguna (15.9ºC), and Agulo (16.25ºC), reported the lowest temperatures of the day.

Looking ahead to Saturday, the Aemet has issued warnings for coastal phenomena and continuing high temperatures across both the Canary and Balearic archipelagos. The forecast also notes potential swell along the Costa Brava in Gerona. The Canary Islands, including Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro, are advised to prepare for fluctuating cloud levels in the north and potentially strong winds in exposed areas.