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The heat is on in the Canary Islands. A calima episode that began on Thursday is spreading across the archipelago, bringing dust and rising temperatures just in time for the weekend. Forecasters expect the hottest days to be Saturday and next Tuesday.
General outlook
Friday will see an increase in high cloud cover, eventually blanketing all the islands. This will mix with suspended desert dust, creating hazy, grey skies. Some early low cloud may appear on the northern coasts of the more mountainous islands, but it will quickly clear.
Winds have almost completely dropped, making conditions feel stuffy and humid. Temperatures will continue to climb, particularly overnight. The Atlantic will improve, with rough conditions on northern coasts and light ripples on the water in sheltered southern areas.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
A day with few low clouds. High cloud will gradually take over, covering the entire island, accompanied by a denser layer of calima. Temperatures in the capital will range from 23°C to 31°C.
Gran Canaria
The heat will be most noticeable here, especially in the midlands of the south-southwest, where temperatures could exceed 34°C. Calima and high cloud will become more visible throughout the day.
Lanzarote
Scattered low clouds are possible on the western side during the morning, giving way to high cloud for the rest of the day. Calima will persist. Temperatures in Arrecife will hover between 23°C and 29°C.
Fuerteventura
A grey day overall. High cloud cover will stick around until the afternoon. Suspended dust will be very noticeable. Expect temperatures between 23°C and 29°C.
La Palma
Some low clouds on the eastern side early in the morning will soon dissipate, giving way to extensive high cloud. Temperatures in the capital will range from 22°C to 28°C.
La Gomera
Alongside the high cloud, calima will be noticeable, creating an atmosphere that feels more grey than blue. With no wind to speak of, temperatures will sit between 24°C and 29°C.
El Hierro
High cloud cover will spread across the whole island. There will be no wind, and temperatures will rise slightly. In Valverde, expect readings from 19°C to 22°C.
La Graciosa
An early low cloud may appear, but it will clear quickly. High cloud and calima will dominate the rest of the day. With no wind, temperatures will be a touch higher than Thursday.
