The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued an alert regarding a notable increase in temperatures in the Canary Islands in the coming days. This rise in temperatures is expected to have a more pronounced impact on certain islands and may lead to weather conditions that could pose challenges. The forecast for the next two days, Wednesday, 2nd October, and Thursday, 3rd October, outlines the expected weather patterns and potential hazards.
Wednesday, 2nd October
Aemet has issued a yellow alert for La Palma and La Gomera due to strong winds, which will persist on both Wednesday and Thursday. Very strong gusts are anticipated on the summits, as well as the southeast and northwest slopes of these islands, particularly during the afternoon. However, these gusts may also affect other mountainous islands across the archipelago.
In terms of overall weather conditions, cloudy intervals are expected in the lower-lying areas in the northern parts of the islands with higher elevations. Meanwhile, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura will see clearer skies from the early hours of the day. The rest of the islands are predicted to remain mostly sunny, with light haze affecting higher altitudes, especially in the eastern islands.
As for temperatures, there will be a noticeable increase on the southern and western slopes, where temperatures could reach as high as 30ºC in the midland regions of southern Gran Canaria and southeastern Fuerteventura. In the provincial capitals, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will experience a temperature range of 22ºC to 26ºC, while Santa Cruz de Tenerife will see temperatures between 23ºC and 29ºC.
The trade winds will be moderate, with strong gusts in the southeast and northwest areas. Breezes will be prevalent along the southwestern coasts. Very strong gusts of wind are also forecast towards the end of the day on La Palma and La Gomera, with a lower likelihood of these affecting other mountainous islands.
Thursday, 3rd October
The windy conditions will persist on Thursday, particularly on the summits and southeast and northwest slopes of La Palma and La Gomera, especially during the early hours of the day. Temperatures are expected to rise further, potentially reaching 34ºC in the midlands of the southern and western parts of Gran Canaria.
The skies are forecast to remain mostly clear, with some cloudy intervals in the low-lying areas in the north of the islands with greater relief. A light haze may continue to be present at higher altitudes. A general increase in temperatures is expected, with readings exceeding 30ºC in the southern areas of the eastern islands and in certain northern regions of Tenerife. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the temperature will range from a low of 22ºC to a high of 26ºC, while Santa Cruz de Tenerife will experience temperatures between 23ºC and 30ºC.
The trade winds will remain moderate, with strong gusts likely in the southeast and northwest regions of the mountainous islands, particularly La Palma and La Gomera. An easterly wind, occasionally strong, is also expected in the high-altitude areas of La Palma during the first half of the day.
