Overview
- Spain’s Aemet keeps all seven islands on yellow alert for Saharan dust, cutting visibility to around 3,000 meters and bringing strong trade-wind gusts on exposed coasts.
- Dust concentrations could exceed 200 micrograms per cubic meter in south-facing midlands, with conditions likely to become significant in low-lying and coastal areas.
- The Canary Islands Ministry of Health has a red health warning in place for north-eastern Tenerife through 20 September, with maximum temperatures near 38C expected.
- Forecasts point to highs of 36–37C in Gran Canaria and up to about 34C on other islands, with some areas seeing nighttime minimums not falling below 26C.
- Authorities advise closing windows, avoiding strenuous exercise, staying hydrated, and taking extra care on the roads due to reduced visibility, with emergencies directed to 112.