Canary Islands on alert for high temperatures

The Government of the Canary Islands activates the alert for maximum temperatures that could exceed 34 degrees in several areas of the islands.

Thermometer showing high temperature with Canary Islands volcanic landscape.
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Thermometer showing high temperature with Canary Islands volcanic landscape.

The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General of Emergencies, has updated the situation to a pre-alert for maximum temperatures across all the Islands, starting from 14:00 hours today, Thursday, August 6.

This decision was made considering information provided by the State Meteorological Agency and other available sources, in application of the Specific Emergency Plan of the Canary Islands for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena Risks (PEFMA).
A slight decrease in temperatures is expected, more pronounced in mid-altitude areas and on the southern and western slopes. However, temperatures will exceed 30 degrees in the southern and western oriented slopes of all islands. Maximum temperatures could reach and exceed 34 degrees in the southeast, south, and west mid-altitudes of Gran Canaria, the west mid-altitudes and peaks of La Palma, as well as in the metropolitan area of the island of Tenerife.
The Directorate General of Emergencies urges the public to follow the self-protection advice available on its website.
Based on information from the official source: Gobierno de Canarias — Portal de Noticias (06/08/2026)