Lanzarote's sky turned brown this Thursday, September 3rd, due to a massive influx of suspended dust from the African continent. The lack of wind has intensified the muggy feeling on the island.
David Suárez, the delegate of AEMET in the Canary Islands, explained that the African thermal low has shifted westward, creating a southerly flow that carries mid-level cloudiness and dust lifted by instability in the interior of Africa. This dust primarily affects Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, and to a lesser extent, Gran Canaria.
The situation has been observed across the island's geography, from Arrieta to the capital, Arrecife. As the wind decreased, the sensation of heat has increased.
“"Looking ahead to this coming weekend, temperatures could range between 30 and 32 degrees, with dust, although we expect it to be less than what we have today."
Special attention is advised for individuals with respiratory conditions, and it is recommended to stay hydrated. This heat adds to the high temperatures that have characterized the summer on the island.
