Calima returns to the Canary Islands this Friday with warmer temperatures
The calima, a dry, dusty haze blown over from the Sahara, will return to the Canary Islands today, Friday, mainly affecting the eastern islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).
Cloudy spells and sunny breaks will be the general trend, with the chance of some light showers in places. Temperatures will rise slightly, with highs of 24°C in Tenerife and the western islands, and 23°C in Gran Canaria and the eastern islands.
Moderate north-easterly winds are expected, with stronger gusts in the southeast and northwest of several islands later in the day. At sea, winds from the northeast (force 3–5) will bring moderate to rough seas, with a northerly swell of 1–2 metres.
Island by island forecasts for Friday 28th November:
LANZAROTE
Mostly clear or sunny with light calima at higher levels. Light to moderate north-easterly winds.
Expected temperatures: Low of 18°C and a high of 24°C.
FUERTEVENTURA
Sunny with possible light calima overhead. Little change in temperatures. Moderate north-easterly winds.
Expected temperatures: Low of 18°C and a high of 22°C.
GRAN CANARIA
Cloudier in the north with the chance of some early drizzle, especially in the higher areas. Brighter and clearer elsewhere. Slight chance of calima later. Moderate north-easterly winds with stronger gusts in the southeast and northwest by evening.
Expected temperatures: Low of 20°C and a high of 23°C.
TENERIFE
Cloudier in the north and northeast with a small chance of light drizzle, improving later. Mostly clear elsewhere, with a possibility of some cloud build-up in the southwest bringing a weak shower. Moderate north-easterly winds with stronger gusts later in exposed coastal areas.
Expected temperatures: Low of 20°C and a high of 24°C.
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