Canary Islands Brace for Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Climb Toward 37°C

The Canary Islands are bracing for another day of intense heat this Thursday, August 13. According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), temperatures will rise significantly, particularly in higher areas, with the impact varying across the archipelago due to the islands' diverse landscape and the influence of trade winds.

Gran Canaria will see the most extreme conditions, with temperatures expected to hit 34 to 36 degrees in the western, southern, and southeastern midlands, as well as the Tejeda basin. In some spots, the mercury could climb even higher, potentially exceeding 37 degrees. Tenerife will also be hot, with temperatures in the metropolitan area and the southern, eastern, and western midlands ranging between 30 and 32 degrees, and reaching up to 34 degrees in the south.

The heat will be felt across the other islands as well:

• Fuerteventura: The southern interior and southeastern coast could reach 32 to 34 degrees.
• Lanzarote: Highs of 31 degrees are expected in Arrecife.
• La Gomera and El Hierro: Temperatures will range from 30 to 32 degrees in the midlands and peaks, with La Gomera potentially hitting 34 degrees.
• La Palma: The heat will be concentrated in the western midlands and higher ground, reaching 30 degrees.

Moderate northeasterly winds are expected throughout the day, with stronger gusts likely in the northwest and southeast of Tenerife by the afternoon. While northern Tenerife may see some low-level clouds that clear by midday, the rest of the islands will remain mostly clear.

With these high temperatures, authorities are urging the public to stay vigilant, particularly regarding health precautions and the increased risk of forest fires.