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Canary Islands weather patterns
Overview
By late September, the islands experienced a return of extreme heat and calima conditions. Forecasts for the week of September 21 indicated rising temperatures, with highs reaching up to 36°C. A continental African air mass drove a significant heatwave, with temperatures in parts of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura expected to reach up to 38°C by September 22.
By late September, the archipelago saw a slight reprieve as temperatures in Tenerife dropped below 30°C. While calima remained present in midlands and mountain summits, it was expected to subside, replaced by moderate northeast winds. Although the forest fire risk alert was deactivated for Gran Canaria, a pre-alert remained for the western islands.
On October 6, the Government of the Canary Islands issued a pre-alert for heavy rainfall across El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria. Driven by high tropical humidity, intense precipitation was forecasted, with Gran Canaria potentially seeing up to 40 millimeters in 12 hours.
In mid-October, the calima returned, affecting mid-altitude zones and higher elevations. This was accompanied by rising temperatures, with coastal areas reaching between 30 and 32°C. By October 26, the government declared a pre-alert for all islands due to an incoming intense dust storm. Authorities warned that particulate matter concentrations could exceed 100 micrograms per cubic meter, potentially worsening health issues for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions.
Entities
Canary Islands · Gran Canaria · AEMET · Tenerife · Lanzarote
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Canary Islands are experiencing unstable weather due to a mass of humid air. danews.eu · www.eldia.es · diariodeavisos.elespanol.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in Maspalomas reached 40.1 degrees Celsius.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ten Spanish autonomous communities are under heat alerts.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The forest fire risk alert has been expanded to La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 'Súper Niño' phenomenon is contributing to increased temperatures in Venezuela.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] El Hierro was placed under an orange weather alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms. diariodeavisos.elespanol.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall thresholds for El Hierro included 30 mm in one hour and 100 mm in 12 hours. diariodeavisos.elespanol.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] La Palma, Tenerife, and Fuerteventura were placed under rain pre-alerts. www.eldia.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy rain in La Palma is expected mainly on the southern and eastern slopes. danews.eu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meteorologists are monitoring a potential DANA (isolated high-level low-pressure system). danews.eu
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sourcesCanary Islands issue pre-alert for intense dust storm
The Canary Islands have issued a pre-alert for a dust storm (calima) expected to reach peak intensity this Wednesday, with high particulate concentrations affecting all islands.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sourcesCanary Islands face return of calima and rising temperatures
The Canary Islands are facing a return of the calima, bringing suspended dust and rising temperatures to the archipelago, with potential atmospheric instability forecast for late October.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesCanary Islands government issues rainfall pre-alert
The Canary Islands government has issued a pre-alert for heavy rainfall in Gran Canaria, Tenerife, El Hierro, La Palma, and La Gomera due to high tropical humidity.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesCanary Islands weather sees temperature drop and relief from heat
The Canary Islands are seeing a slight drop in temperatures and a reduction in haze, though light rain and fire risk pre-alerts remain in some areas.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sourcesCanary Islands face rising temperatures and calima
The Canary Islands are experiencing a heatwave and calima as Saharan air raises temperatures, with some areas expected to reach 36 °C and isolated storms possible.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 14 sourcesCanary Islands and Spain face extreme heat and forest fire risks
Extreme heat and calima are impacting the Canary Islands and mainland Spain, with temperatures nearing 40°C. Forest fire risks have increased in the Canaries, while Venezuela faces heat from the ‘Súper Niño’.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 10 sourcesWeather alerts issued for Canary Islands and Buenos Aires
Weather agencies have issued yellow alerts for extreme conditions: heat, wind, and calima in the Canary Islands and Granada, Spain, alongside storm warnings for Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Sources
atlanticohoy.com · danews.eu · diariodeavisos.com · diariodeavisos.elespanol.com · elburgado.com · elchaplon.com · eldiario.es · elmonterizo.com · elplural.com · eltambor.es · gomeranoticias.com · granadahoy.com · infoclm.es · kajgana.com · lacerca.com · lalagunaahora.com · lancelotdigital.com · libertaddigital.com · maspalomasahora.com · mundolapalma.es · ocio.farodevigo.es · planetacanario.com · rdnvenezuela.com · segre.com · sorianoticias.com · startup.mandiner.hu · tn.com.ar · web.eldia.es
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