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2 clusters · 21 sources · 17 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 26 days ago

Weather variations in the Canary Islands

Overview

Weather conditions in the Canary Islands have transitioned from extreme heat and dust to cloudier, windier patterns.

In late July, the Spanish weather agency AEMET forecasted a hot and dry period, with temperatures reaching up to 39 °C on Gran Canaria. This period was characterized by a significant dust layer, known as calima, which reduced visibility and created oppressive conditions across the islands.

By mid-August, the weather forecast shifted toward cloudy skies and potentially strong northeast winds. Temperatures stabilized at lower levels, with highs around 27 °C to 29 °C in major areas. Some islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Palma, and La Gomera, were expected to experience light rain in mid-altitude or northern areas, while coastal conditions featured swells of 1 to 2 meters.

As of mid-August, the weather in the Canary Islands continues to be characterized by cloudy intervals and the possibility of light rain, particularly in the northern highlands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, while coastal areas maintain stable temperatures. Recent reports indicate variable conditions persist, with the possibility of light rain and moderate winds.

Entities

Spain · Canary Islands · Tenerife · Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Gran Canaria

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] AEMET has issued various weather warnings across Spain, including heat alerts and storm warnings.
[● 2 SOURCES] A yellow rain alert is active for the interior of Castellón, predicting up to 20 mm of rain per hour.
[● 2 SOURCES] A DANA system is expected to cross the Iberian Peninsula between Wednesday and Thursday, bringing storms and wind.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in the Valencian Community could reach 44 degrees Celsius.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Madrid is under a yellow heat alert with temperatures reaching up to 39 degrees.
[○ 1 SOURCE] An orange heat alert is active for Alhama de Murcia, Lorca, and Águilas with temperatures up to 40 degrees.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The first half of August in the Valencian Community was the warmest since at least 1950.

Timeline

26 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 21 sources
Spain weather: extreme heat and incoming DANA storms
Spain faces extreme weather as AEMET issues heat alerts reaching 44°C in Valencia and warns of a DANA system bringing heavy storms, hail, and strong winds across the peninsula this week.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
Canary Islands face extreme heat and dust on July 31
AEMET predicts a hot, dry Friday in the Canary Islands with temps up to 39 °C, significant calima dust, and strong gusts in coastal zones.

Sources

actualitatvalenciana.com · boadillaymas.es · castellondiario.com · catalunyapress.cat · eldiario.es · elplural.com · estoesdxt.es · incp.org.co · infolinea.es · lacronica.net · lanzadigital.com · larazon.es · latribunahispana.com · levante-emv.com · majorcadailybulletin.com · mallorcamagazin.com · meneame.net · theleader.info · ultimahora.es · valencianews.es · web.eldia.es

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history