Calima, big waves, and winds up to 80 km/h this Sunday in the Canary Islands

Today, Sunday, promises a mix of weather in the Canary Islands, with generally clear skies with a touch of haze, particularly pronounced in the afternoon on the southern slopes of the eastern islands (Lanzarote and Fuerteventura).

Strong gusts of wind are also expected from the east-southeast, reaching up to 80 km/h in El Hierro, La Gomera, and the northern part of Tenerife.

A wind alert has been issued for El Hierro, La Gomera, and several municipalities in Tenerife which started at midnight last night, with gusts expected to reach up to 100 km/h.

As for temperatures, a drop in maximum temperatures is anticipated, with a moderate decrease in the more mountainous islands and a slight dip in the easternmost ones. Low temperatures will remain relatively stable or experience a slight decrease.

Easterly winds are forecasted to be moderate, with the likelihood of very strong gusts, especially during the day, on the summits, northeastern, and southern slopes of the mountainous islands. There is also a possibility of gusts in the interior and west of Fuerteventura until the early afternoon.

At sea, an east or southeast wind of force 4 to 6 in the north and south, and 3 to 5 in the east, is expected. The swell will rise to strong levels. Calima, mainly to the south of the islands, will be present.

Todays forecast island by island:

LANZAROTE:
Expect clear skies with subsiding haze in the afternoon. Temperatures will experience a slight decline, more pronounced in the minimum values. A moderate eastern wind with strong intervals is anticipated, and very strong gusts are not ruled out in inland areas and the west.
Temperatures: high of 22°C and low of 15°C.

FUERTEVENTURA:
Similar to Lanzarote, Fuerteventura will experience clear skies with haze subsiding in the afternoon. Temperatures will slightly decrease, particularly in minimum values. A moderate eastern wind with strong intervals is expected, with the possibility of very strong gusts in inland areas and the west.
Temperatures: high of 20°C and low of 17°C.

GRAN CANARIA:
Clear skies with significant haze on the southern slope, subsiding during the afternoon. Temperatures will slightly decrease, with moderately decreasing maximum temperatures in elevated areas of the northern slope. A moderate to strong eastern wind is expected, with very strong gusts on summits and southern slopes, especially in the first half of the day.
Temperatures: high of 22°C and low of 16°C.

TENERIFE:
Clear skies with haze, more significant on the southern slope, subsiding in the afternoon. Minimum temperatures will slightly decrease in inland areas, and maximum temperatures will experience a slight to moderate decrease. A moderate to strong eastern wind with very strong gusts will mainly affect the northeast.
Temperatures: high of 22°C and low of 17°C.