The Canary Islands Government has declared an alert for maximum temperatures across the archipelago starting from 12:00 on Monday, July 6. Temperatures of up to 40 degrees are expected in highland and midland areas.
The General Directorate of Emergencies of the Canary Islands Government has activated the heatwave alert across the archipelago from midday on Monday, July 6. This measure responds to the arrival of a warm, dry air mass of African origin that will push temperatures up, especially in midland and highland areas.
An African air mass raises temperatures
According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), this episode is due to an intrusion of continental African air, which may also bring some haze, although without significant concentrations of dust at the surface. The alert will remain active at least until Friday, when a gradual decrease in temperatures is expected.
Authorities warn that the peak of heat will be reached on Tuesday and Wednesday, with extreme values on several islands. In Gran Canaria, temperatures will exceed 37 degrees in large areas of the highlands and upper midlands of the west and south, such as the Tejeda caldera, where temperatures could momentarily reach 40 degrees. From Tuesday, the heat will extend to the northern midlands, with temperatures up to 36 degrees.
In Fuerteventura, the interior of the southern half and the valleys and ridges of the eastern coast will record temperatures of 36 degrees from Monday, with peaks of 38 and even 40 degrees in some areas. From Tuesday, the phenomenon will extend to the interior plains, where temperatures of up to 38 degrees are expected.
Recommendations for citizens
The Ministry of Security and Emergencies of the Canary Islands Government has issued a series of self-protection recommendations. Among them, it is important to stay hydrated, avoid sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day, and pay special attention to the elderly, children, and people with chronic illnesses.
Residents in the most affected areas, such as the midlands of Gran Canaria or the interior of Fuerteventura, should take extra precautions. It is recommended not to engage in intense outdoor physical activities between 12:00 and 18:00, and to keep homes cool by closing blinds and windows during the day.
Authorities remind that the alert involves the activation of emergency resources, and coordination has been established with the island councils and municipalities to ensure a quick response to any incidents.
For more information, the Canary Islands Government refers to the website of the Fuerteventura Council (www.cabildofuer.es) and the official channels of AEMET.
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