Temperatures did not drop below 24.7 degrees in Tejeda during the early hours of Friday, while Aemet maintains warnings for wind and wave conditions across several islands.
The night from Thursday to Friday was particularly warm in Gran Canaria, with minimum temperatures not falling below 24.7 degrees in Tejeda, according to data from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) station network. This figure, recorded at one in the morning, represents the highest minimum in the archipelago during the previous day, and throughout the rest of the night, the mercury remained above this value.
Other locations in Gran Canaria also experienced a tropical night. In Agaete, the thermometer did not drop below 23.7 degrees; in Agüimes, it was 23.2; in La Aldea de San Nicolás, 22.9; and in Arucas, 21.9. These figures reflect a night heat episode that adds to the high daytime temperatures already recorded on Thursday.
During Thursday, the five highest temperatures in the Canary Islands were concentrated in Gran Canaria, specifically in the southern, southeastern, and mountainous areas. The absolute maximum was measured in Las Tirajanas, where the mercury reached 36.1 degrees at 15:30. This was followed by Tejeda with 35 degrees at 15:40. Agüimes recorded 34.5 degrees at 12:40, while in Cuevas del Pinar and Lomo Pedro Alfonso, both in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, temperatures reached 33.9 and 33.7 degrees respectively.
The General Directorate of Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands activated a pre-alert on Thursday at 11:00 for maximum temperatures, which remains in effect this Friday. It affects the southern half of Fuerteventura; the east, south, west, and summits of Gran Canaria; and the southern metropolitan area and parts of southern Tenerife. This pre-alert is in response to the rising mercury, especially in the interior, midlands, and high areas.
According to Aemet, in Gran Canaria, it is likely that temperatures will exceed 34 degrees in summits, such as the Tejeda basin, and in midlands oriented to the south and west above 500-600 meters. Locally, temperatures could reach 37 degrees in low areas of the southeast. In Fuerteventura, temperatures are expected to range from 30 to 32 degrees in the interior and southeast coast, while in Tenerife, similar values are forecasted in midlands and low areas of the southern slope and metropolitan area, with the possibility of locally reaching 34 degrees.
In addition to the heat, wind and wave conditions are keeping several islands on alert. Aemet has issued a yellow warning for wind for the east, south, and west of Gran Canaria, with maximum gusts of 70 km/h. The trade winds will blow particularly strongly in low areas of the southeastern and northwestern mountainous regions, as well as in the southern half of Fuerteventura, locally in Lanzarote, and on the southern front of the metropolitan area of Tenerife in the late hours. This warning is in effect until the end of Friday and also affects Lanzarote, La Gomera, El Hierro, and the east, south, and west of Tenerife.
Due to coastal phenomena, there is also a yellow warning in the east, south, and west of Gran Canaria, with northeast winds of 50 to 61 km/h (force 7), primarily affecting the southeast and the channel between Gran Canaria and Tenerife. This warning extends until the end of the day and is also active for La Gomera, El Hierro, the west of La Palma, and the east, south, and west of Tenerife.
The pre-alerts for wind and coastal phenomena, activated by the General Directorate of Emergencies, continue this Friday, adding to the maximum temperature alert. Residents in affected areas should take extra precautions, especially during the central hours of the day, stay hydrated, and avoid prolonged sun exposure. It is also recommended to secure objects that could be displaced by the wind and, on the coasts, to avoid swimming at beaches with red flags or where the waves are strong.
For the coming days, Aemet forecasts that temperatures will remain high, although they may slightly decrease starting Saturday in the more western islands. However, the trade winds will continue to blow strongly, maintaining the risk of forest fires in interior areas.
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