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Calima and rising heat take hold
Sunday brings a warm, dusty day to the Canary Islands, with calima thickest in the midlands and high ground, and temperatures climbing noticeably across the midlands and peaks.
General conditions
Scattered clouds will linger below 700–800 metres in the low-lying north of the mountainous islands, breaking up through the middle of the day. Elsewhere, skies stay mostly clear.
The calima will be most pronounced in the midlands and high ground, and inland across Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, where desert dust could settle at ground level. Temperatures rise, particularly in the midlands and peaks, while overnight lows on the easternmost islands hold steady.
A moderate north to north-easterly wind will blow in low areas, easing from midday, and turn easterly over the high ground. Out on the Atlantic, rough seas prevail on north-facing coasts and along the west coast of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, where waves will reach around 1.5 metres. More sheltered southern shores will see slightly choppy conditions.
Tenerife
Cloudy intervals in the low-lying north will give way to mostly clear skies by midday. The rest of the island stays clear or nearly so, with calima more noticeable in the midlands and high ground. A light to moderate trade wind along the coast and an easterly wind over the peaks. Temperatures could top 30ºC in the south-eastern midlands, while Santa Cruz hovers around 32ºC.
Gran Canaria
Mostly clear or clear skies, apart from cloudy intervals in the low-lying north. Calima will be more significant in the midlands and high ground. A moderate northerly wind along the coast, easing in the afternoon, and easterly over the peaks. Local highs could exceed 34ºC in the south-eastern midlands, with around 28ºC in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Lanzarote
Mostly clear or clear, with morning intervals in the west. Calima, more significant inland. A moderate northerly wind will ease through the afternoon. Inland highs could pass 30ºC, with around 31ºC in Arrecife.
Fuerteventura
Mostly clear or clear, with intervals in the west. Calima, most significant inland. A moderate northerly wind, easing in the afternoon. South-eastern areas could exceed 32ºC, while Puerto del Rosario sits near 30ºC.
La Palma
Cloudy intervals in the low-lying north and east will lose consistency by midday. Elsewhere, clear with light calima in the upper air. Trade winds along the coast and an easterly wind in the midlands and peaks. Local highs could pass 32ºC in the west, with Santa Cruz de La Palma ranging from 22ºC to 29ºC.
La Gomera
Intervals in the low-lying north will tend towards mostly clear. Elsewhere, clear with calima in the upper air. A moderate trade wind will ease. Warmer in southern areas, with San Sebastián de La Gomera ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
El Hierro
Intervals in the low-lying north, clear elsewhere with calima in the upper air. A light to moderate trade wind along the coast. Warmer in the south and east.
La Graciosa
Intervals will give way to mostly clear or clear skies from midday. Calima on the rise. In Caleta de Sebo, temperatures will range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
