The General Directorate of Emergencies has elevated the situation to an alert for maximum temperatures in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Gran Canaria, specifically in the eastern, southern, and western areas of the latter island. The measure takes effect from 10:00 AM tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. The rest of the archipelago remains on pre-alert.
This decision is based on information provided by the State Meteorological Agency and other available sources, in application of the Canary Islands Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena Risks (PEFMA).
The heat episode is expected to intensify during Tuesday the 15th, with temperatures potentially reaching or exceeding 37 degrees Celsius in areas facing south on the eastern islands and 34 degrees across wide areas of the archipelago. In Gran Canaria, the eastern, southern, and western slopes will be most affected, with values close to or above 37 degrees Celsius possible. Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are also expected to experience very high temperatures, especially in inland areas and southern-facing slopes, with localized readings potentially reaching or exceeding 37 degrees Celsius.
The heat episode will be accompanied by haze (calima), which will be more significant in the eastern province on Tuesday, tending to subside in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura by the end of the day.
For Wednesday the 16th, a progressive moderation of temperatures is forecast, although high values and heat advisories will persist in some sectors. Meteorological developments will continue to be monitored.
The General Directorate of Emergencies urges the public to follow the self-protection advice available on its website.
