The first day of August has recorded maximum temperatures in Gran Canaria, with a thermometer reaching 42.2 degrees in Agüimes shortly after midday on Saturday. These high readings are expected to continue through Sunday, while authorities urge extreme caution to prevent health problems and environmental incidents.
The emergency plan for heat alerts remains active, particularly above 400 meters of altitude in Gran Canaria. As a preventive measure, public access to mountains, trails, and tracks has been restricted.
The thermometer in Agüimes, located just over 300 meters above sea level, registered one of the highest peaks in the country, surpassed only by Montoro (Córdoba) with 43 degrees. Other areas of Gran Canaria also experienced temperatures above 40 degrees, such as Teror (40.9 degrees) and Tasarte (40.3 degrees), with similar levels in the south and center of the island, including coastal areas and Tejeda.
For Sunday, the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts temperatures up to 39 degrees in south-facing midlands and peaks of Gran Canaria. Strong wind gusts are also expected in the southeast and west slopes of Gran Canaria and La Gomera, prompting the Government of the Canary Islands to declare a pre-alert for wind across the Archipelago from 3:00 PM on Sunday. Wind gusts of 57 km/h were detected in Arrecife de Lanzarote and 53 km/h at Gran Canaria Airport.
Due to the forecast of extreme heat, the Guía City Council has suspended the livestock fair scheduled as part of the Fiestas de la Virgen. The decision aims to protect the welfare of the animals, many of whom come from the higher areas of the municipality and could be exposed to high temperatures during their transport and stay.
Similarly, the festival committee of the Madrelagua neighborhood in Valleseco has decided to cancel its livestock fair due to the adverse weather conditions predicted for the Canary Islands.
