The State Meteorological Agency is forecasting a further rise in temperatures across the Canary Islands, with values reaching up to 37°C locally in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, and light haze affecting mid-altitude and high-altitude areas.
The heat will continue to intensify in the Canary Islands this Monday, with the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasting a clear rise in maximum temperatures across several parts of the Archipelago. The increase will be particularly noticeable in the eastern islands, inland areas, southern slopes and mid-altitude zones, where the highest values of the day are expected.
In Tenerife, maximum temperatures are set to rise and could locally reach 34°C on the southern side of the island. According to Aemet, the day will be marked by partly cloudy skies, with intervals of cloud along the northern coasts during the early hours and light haze affecting mid-altitude and high-altitude areas.
The wind will generally be light and northerly, although it is expected to strengthen in the far north-east and north-west of the island. On the peaks, the wind will veer to the south. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, temperatures will range between a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 31°C.
Heat also rises across the western province
This upward trend will also affect the rest of the western province. On La Gomera, maximum temperatures are expected to rise, with the possibility of reaching 34°C on the southern slopes. The island will see north-easterly winds and light haze in higher areas.
On El Hierro, temperatures could reach 30°C in south- and east-facing mid-altitude areas. The presence of suspended dust will also be noticeable, particularly at higher levels.
On La Palma, maximum temperatures are forecast to reach around 30°C in El Paso and other western mid-altitude areas. The island will also be affected by light airborne dust, while winds on the summits will blow from the south.
Gran Canaria could exceed 34°C in the south and west
In the eastern province, the heat will be even more intense. Aemet forecasts that temperatures will exceed 34°C in mid-altitude areas and on the peaks of southern and western Gran Canaria. The same values could also be reached locally in parts of the north.
The island will experience a distinctly warm start to the week, especially away from the coast and in areas where the terrain favours the accumulation of hot air.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura may reach 37°C locally
The most extreme values are expected in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where the rise in temperatures will be more pronounced in eastern and inland areas. In these zones, temperatures are forecast to exceed 34°C, and Aemet does not rule out the possibility of thermometers reaching 37°C locally.
Both islands will see mostly clear skies, although there may be intervals of cloud in western areas. Calima will also be present, adding to the sensation of heat and reducing visibility in some places.
Calima and rougher seas
In addition to the heat, Aemet is warning of light haze in mid-altitude and high-altitude areas. The presence of airborne dust will be especially noticeable in the eastern islands, where it may affect visibility and air quality.
At sea, north or north-easterly winds of force 3 to 5 are expected across Canary Islands waters. These conditions will bring slight to moderate seas, with some rougher areas, accompanied by a north or north-westerly swell producing waves of between one and two metres.
Overall, Monday will bring a hotter and dustier weather pattern to the Canary Islands, with the most intense temperatures in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and parts of Gran Canaria, while Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma will also experience a notable rise in temperatures and light haze at higher levels.
