The strong heat with temperatures reaching 34 degrees in Canary Islands will stay at least until next Tuesday, May 10. For that reason, the Meteorology Statal Agency (Aemet) has extended until that day the yellow warning (pre-alert) for maximum temperatures in the east, west, south and the summits of Gran Canaria and the island of Fuerteventura. The activation will begin this Monday at 1:00 p.m. and will be in force until 7:00 p.m. and at the same time on Tuesday, according to the latest update made by the Aemet in this regard.
The suffocation with this preview of summer has already been felt this weekend, when the mercury has exceeded 30 degrees placing the Canary Islands among the Spanish regions with the highest thermometer. It is the case of The Tirajanasin San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Gran Canaria), where they were recorded 30.7 degrees at two in the afternoon on Sunday. In rate youin the Gran Canaria municipality of La Aldea de San Nicolás, measured 30.6 degrees at that same time.
According to the Aemet forecast for Monday, in the south of Tenerife Y Lanzarote could be achieved 30-32 degrees Monday.
The sky will be clear in general in the Canary Islands with some intervals of low clouds in the north of the western islands.
On the other hand, the haze in height will continue over Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and it will be less likely on the midlands and summits of Gran Canaria facing southeast.
The wind will blow from the moderate northeast on the coast. In middle and high areas, it will be moderate east component turning south during the day
In the sea there will be a northeast component force 5 or 6 on the southeast and west coasts, occasionally 7 until midnight, and 4 on the rest. Strong swell on the southeast and west coasts, swell in the rest. On the southwest coast, variable 2 to 4 and swell. North sea bottom of 1 to 2 meters.
FORECAST FOR THIS MONDAY BY ISLANDS:
LANZAROTE
Generally clear, with some morning intervals of low clouds in interior areas and intervals of high clouds at the end. Calima in height. Minimum temperatures with few changes, maximum in slight to moderate ascent. 30-32 ºC will be reached in southern areas. Moderate northeast wind.
FORECAST MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES (°C):
Reef 18 29
FUERTEVENTURA
Clear, with intervals of high clouds at the end of the day. Calima in height. Minimum temperatures with few changes and maximum in slight to moderate ascent. 32-34 ºC will be reached at some points in interior areas. Moderate northeast wind.
FORECAST MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES (°C):
Puerto del Rosario 18 26
GRAND CANARY
Clear, with some interval of low clouds in the north during the first part of the day and intervals of high clouds at the end. Probable haze in the midlands and summits facing southeast. Temperatures in slight to moderate rise. The maximums will rise notably at some points in interior areas. 32-34 ºC will be reached in the southern midlands. Moderate northeast wind, more intense on southeast and northwest slopes. In middle and high areas, moderate east component turning south during the day.
FORECAST MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES (°C):
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 19 25
TENERIFE
Clear in general, with some intervals of low clouds in the north. Temperatures in slight to moderate rise. The maximums will rise notably at some points in interior areas. 30-32 ºC will be reached in southern areas. Moderate northeast wind on the coast. In middle and high areas, moderate east component turning south during the day.
FORECAST MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES (°C):
Santa Cruz de Tenerife 18 27
LA GOMERA
Clear in general, with some intervals of low clouds in the north. Minimum temperatures with few changes, maximum in slight to moderate ascent. Moderate northeast wind on the coast. In middle and high areas, moderate east component turning south during the day.
FORECAST MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES (°C):
San Sebastian de la Gomera 19 25
THE PALM
Clear in general, with some intervals of low clouds in the northeast. Minimum temperatures with few changes. Highs in light to moderate ascent, which will be noticeable at some points in interior areas. Moderate northeast wind on the coast. In middle and high areas, moderate east component turning south during the day.
FORECAST MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES (°C):
Holy Cross of the Palm 18 27
THE IRON
Clear in general, with some intervals of low clouds in the north. Minimum temperatures with few changes, maximum in slight to moderate ascent. Moderate northeast wind on the coast. In middle and high areas, moderate east component turning south during the day.
FORECAST MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES (°C):
Valverde 15 21
