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Canary Islands on alert for scorching temperatures up to 40 degrees

The Canary Islands face a searing forecast with temperatures expected to hit 40 degrees, prompting Aemet to issue orange and yellow alerts.

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) is sounding the alarm for what it describes as ‘hellish’ conditions in the Canary Islands this Wednesday, with temperatures forecasted to soar up to a scorching 40 degrees Celsius.


Rising Temperatures Across the Islands

Throughout the Canary Islands, temperatures are expected to climb significantly. The southern highlands and peaks of Gran Canaria are predicted to hit highs of 38 degrees, while similar elevations on other islands are expected to reach 34 degrees. More expansive inland areas will experience slightly cooler, yet still intense, temperatures of around 32 degrees Celsius.

Alerts and Preparedness

Scorching temperatures prompt Aemet to issue warnings across the Canary Islands

In response to these extreme temperatures, Aemet has issued an orange warning for Gran Canaria, particularly focusing on the Tejeda basin and the southern and western midlands where the heat will be most severe. Meanwhile, the remaining islands, except for Lanzarote and La Graciosa, are placed under a yellow warning.

This means significant heat will also affect the western province’s peaks and south-facing midlands, as well as the southeastern coastal regions. Fuerteventura is anticipated to face harsh conditions in its inland and southeastern areas.

Atmospheric Conditions

Scorching temperatures prompt Aemet to issue warnings across the Canary Islands

Alongside the heat, high altitude haze will blanket the islands, potentially complicating conditions further. The forecast suggests generally clear skies, punctuated by occasional low clouds in the north during the morning, and medium to high clouds in the eastern parts of the archipelago. In Tenerife’s interior, evolving cloudiness may lead to a very low chance of isolated showers near Teide.

Wind and Sea Conditions

Scorching temperatures prompt Aemet to issue warnings across the Canary Islands

Winds from the north will blow moderately but will intensify in the low eastern slopes and the extreme west of the islands, where very strong gusts could occur during the early morning and late evening. The summits will experience lighter south-easterly breezes.

Marine conditions will be challenging with northeasterly winds ranging from force 4 to 5, escalating to 6 in the early hours, and calmer winds at force 3 to 4 near the northeast coasts. The sea will see swell or heavy swell, with northeasterly swells of 1 to 2 meters, and more variable conditions along the southwest coast ranging from calm to breezy with mild swells.

Residents and visitors are urged to heed the warnings and stay prepared as the Canary Islands brace for another intense heat wave.


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