Canary Islands Lift Heatwave Alert as Temperatures Return to Normal
The Canary Islands government has officially lifted its heat surveillance protocol as temperatures return to seasonal norms following the departure of a Saharan air mass.
Temperatures in the Canary Islands have returned to normal, ending a period of extreme heat that had kept authorities on high alert. The Canary Islands Government’s General Directorate of Emergencies officially lifted its heat surveillance protocol at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife.
This decision follows updated forecasts from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and confirms that atmospheric conditions have significantly improved. As the Saharan air mass that caused the unusual heatwave has moved away, temperatures have returned to their typical levels for July.
This relief is particularly welcome in the islands' mid-altitude areas, mountain peaks, and southern slopes, where the heat had been most intense. With the pre-alert now deactivated, the preventive restrictions put in place to protect the public from heat-related illnesses have been lifted. Regional authorities have confirmed that the alert phase is over, as current weather conditions no longer pose a risk to public safety.