The Directorate-General for Emergencies of the Canary Islands Government has downgraded the maximum alert for high temperatures to alert status. This decision follows updated forecasts from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and applies under the Canary Islands’ Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Weather Conditions.
Although the extreme heatwave continues, officials note that temperatures have begun to decline gradually, with further decreases expected in the coming days. However, highs of 34°C to 38°C are still likely, particularly in inland, mid-altitude, and high-altitude areas. Tropical nights will persist, with minimum temperatures above 20°C.
- Gran Canaria remains under orange alert (significant risk) — the most affected island, with temperatures potentially exceeding 37°C.
- Tenerife, La Palma, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote are now under yellow alert.
- La Gomera and El Hierro have no alerts in place today.
Forecasts also warn of haze (calima) affecting mid and high-altitude areas, with moderate temperature drops across most islands. Nights will remain hot, with lows between 25°C and 27°C.
- Tomorrow (Wednesday):
- Dust will remain in suspension.
- Slight temperature decrease possible, though mid and high-altitude areas on the southern slope of Gran Canaria could still see highs above 35°C.
- Only Gran Canaria expected to remain under yellow alert (subject to change).
- Winds: moderate northeast, with strong gusts on northwest and southeast slopes of mountainous islands.
- Thursday (Pilgrimage to Candelaria):
- Temperatures largely unchanged, perhaps dropping by 1–2°C at most.
The Cabildo of Tenerife has authorised the pilgrimage to Candelaria only via the Camino Viejo and the TF-28 road this Thursday, the eve of the feast of the Virgin of Candelaria, patron saint of the Canary Islands.
Due to high forest fire risk, routes through the mountains — particularly the Corona Forestal — and the TF-1 motorway are prohibited.
Following a meeting between island and regional emergency authorities and AEMET representatives, Regional Minister for the Environment Blanca Pérez explained:
“Even if temperatures drop slightly, the forest fire alert will remain in place for the coming days. For safety reasons, thousands of people cannot be in forested areas during this period. The Camino Viejo is non-wooded, and the TF-28 is a main road, both safer options with special security plans in place.”
Since last Sunday, several restrictions have been in force:
- Road closures to the Teide forest area: TF-21, TF-24, and TF-28 (6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., until Wednesday).
- Prohibited activities since last Friday at 2:00 p.m.:
- Access to the mountains (except by property owners).
- Recreational driving on forest tracks.
- Outdoor fires (bonfires, stoves, barbecues, gas cookers).
- Fireworks and machinery causing sparks.
- Hunting and forestry work.
- Closures: all campsites, plus the Chipeque and Chimague viewpoints.
This structured rewrite clearly separates weather updates, island-by-island alerts, future forecasts, and safety restrictions, making it easier for readers to follow both the meteorological situation and the safety measures.
