The General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands has deactivated the alert for extreme temperatures in Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and the western islands (La Gomera, La Palma, and El Hierro).
Temperatures reached highs of almost 40°C as expected in various parts of Gran Canaria, but the island had two of the highest values recorded in all of Spain on Sunday morning.
Agüimes saw a high of 36.4°C at 9am and Agaete had 34.4°C at 6.30 in the morning!
The General Directorate of Security and Emergencies remind that although the heatwave has passed, the Archipelago remains in a pre-alert situation for high temperatures and forest fires even though a decrease will be seen today.
Today’s weather forecast for the main Canary Islands:
TENERIFE (South):
General: A cloudy start but clear and sunny later with some light haze.
Humidity: 79%
Precipitation: 14% - Possible localised showers.
Wind: Moderate, 29km/h from the east.
Temperatures: Maximum 30°C and minimum 22°C.
GRAN CANARIA (South):
General: Mostly sunny with some clouds until lunch time.
Humidity: 61%
Precipitation: 4% - No rain forecast.
Wind: Moderate, 32km/h from the northeast
Temperatures: Maximum 32°C and minimum 22°C.
LANZAROTE:
General: Sunny with light haze and some clouds this morning.
Humidity: 82%
Precipitation: 3% - No rain forecast.
Wind: Strong, up to 34km/h from the north.
Temperatures: Maximum 27°C and minimum 20°C.
FUERTEVENTURA:
General: Mostly sunny with some light clouds.
Humidity: 82%
Precipitation: 4% - No rain forecast.
Wind: Moderate, 29km/h from the northeast.
Temperatures: Maximum 29°C and minimum 21°C.
