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Heat is back on the Islands. Thursday brings a noticeable rise in temperatures, especially in mid-altitude areas and on the peaks. Expect strong trade winds and a light haze of Saharan dust in the sky.
General outlook
The warmest spots will be the south and southeast of Gran Canaria, where local maximums could hit a sweltering 37–38ºC. The south of Fuerteventura will see over 35ºC, while the rest of the archipelago will hover between a warm 32–35ºC.
Expect some low clouds on northern coasts below 700–900 metres, but plenty of sunshine elsewhere. A slight calima will obscure the horizon at altitude, with some medium cloud drifting towards the southeast. Local afternoon clouds may build over the highest peaks of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, but rainfall is unlikely.
The trade winds will blow moderately to strongly from the northeast. Expect very strong gusts of 60–80 km/h in the usual acceleration zones. The Atlantic will be rough, with areas of strong swell offshore and waves of 1–2 metres, amplified by the new moon’s spring tides.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Low clouds on the north and northeast coasts below 800 metres, but plenty of sun elsewhere. Temperatures will climb, with local maximums of 32–35ºC in south-facing mid-altitude areas. Northeast wind, moderate to strong, with the most intense gusts in Teno and south of Anaga.
Gran Canaria
A “panza de burro” (the famous lid of clouds) will sit over the north and the capital below 700 metres. Elsewhere, it’s mostly sunny with some medium cloud and a light calima. Temperatures are on the rise, with maximums between 32–38ºC. Trade winds with strong intervals, gusts of 50–70 km/h.
Lanzarote
Variable cloud cover on the north and west coasts, but plenty of sun elsewhere with a light calima. Summery temperatures, with a moderate to strong northeast wind.
Fuerteventura
Cloudy intervals in the morning will give way to sunshine, with a touch of calima. Temperatures are rising, with local maximums exceeding 34ºC in the south. Moderate to strong trade winds.
La Palma
Temperatures will climb, especially in mid-altitude zones and on the peaks, with maximums of 25–32ºC. Low cloud on the north and east coasts, but sunny elsewhere. Moderate trade winds.
La Gomera
Northeast wind with strong intervals, gusting 60–70 km/h in the northwest corner and the capital. Low cloud in the north, but sun and heat in the rest of the island.
El Hierro
Cloudy intervals on the north and northeast coasts, with clear skies elsewhere. Temperatures on the rise, maximums of 24–32ºC. Moderate to strong trade winds.
La Graciosa
Cloudy intervals will dominate, with the most compact cloud cover in the early and late hours. Temperatures will be slightly warmer, but still pleasant, with a moderate trade wind.
