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Canary Islands Under Orange Alert for Strong Winds, Haze and Rough Seas

Spain’s weather agency forecasts gusts up to 80 km/h with lasting Saharan haze through July 5

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Overview

  • AEMET has raised its warning level to orange across key Canary Islands until July 5 for wind, cooler daytime temperatures, dust haze and coastal hazards.
  • North-northeast winds are set to intensify this week with gusts reaching 80 km/h in exposed coastal and upland zones of Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma and La Gomera.
  • Daytime highs will ease slightly but sheltered southern areas of Gran Canaria may still see 30–36 °C while Tenerife peaks near 34 °C.
  • A light calima haze is expected to linger over Gran Canaria and the eastern islands, reducing visibility and impacting air quality.
  • Maritime conditions will worsen as northerly winds lift seas to force 4–7 and swells up to 2 m, prompting navigation warnings for boaters and advising beach visitors to steer clear of exposed shores.