A calima event carrying Saharan dust will arrive in the Canary Islands on Monday, bringing hotter temperatures and strong winds. Dust levels are expected to be moderate, and heat of up to 39°C is forecast in southern Gran Canaria. The episode will last until Wednesday.
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Canary Islands face first intense but brief summer heatwave with temperatures set to reach 40°C in some areas. The episode brings tropical nights, calima dust and wildfire risk prompting official warnings across the islands.
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Tuesday brings a significant rise in temperatures across the Canary Islands, with highs potentially reaching 40ºC in southern Gran Canaria. A layer of calima (Saharan dust) will linger over midlands and summits, while moderate to strong trade winds create rough seas on northern and western coasts.
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Nivaria Tech has become the first company in the Canary Islands to receive authorisation from the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (Aemps) to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes. The milestone puts the archipelago on the national map of this growing industry and opens doors to international opportunities.
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The Canary Islands will be placed on a pre-alert on Monday due to strong winds of up to 90 km/h combined with maximum temperatures of 37°C. The unusual weather phenomenon, explained by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), is caused by a reinforced Azores high-pressure system and rising air over the Sahara.
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A windy Monday for the Canary Islands with the trade winds strengthening significantly. Temperatures are climbing, with 34°C or more expected in inland parts of Gran Canaria. Calima dust remains suspended over the eastern islands.
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The Canary Islands Association for Drowning Prevention has released its annual nine-point guide to staying safe in the water this summer. From red flags and rip currents to jet skis and selfies, here is everything you need to know to avoid accidents on the coast.
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Sunday, 28 June, brings cloudy skies to the north of the mountainous islands with a chance of light, scattered rain in the midlands. Expect a moderate trade wind that will strengthen by the afternoon, bringing locally very strong gusts. The ocean will be rough on northern and western coasts.
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A meeting to present the draft of Anaga’s Sustainable Mobility Strategy turned heated as residents challenged whether investment is reaching those who live there. The councillor for the Natural Environment defended the record, citing 17 million euros in spending, but locals demanded to see more tangible benefits.
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A mix of clouds and sunny spells this Saturday. Expect some light drizzle on northern slopes and inland areas, especially at night. Strong afternoon gusts on Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and La Gomera. Temperatures reach 29°C.
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