Cloud cover will alternate with clear skies in Canary Islands this Thursday, as local strong winds continue and temperatures could reach up to 30 degrees in some areas, according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).
Temperatures will peak at 26 degrees in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and 23 degrees in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a minimum of 19 degrees forecasted. A moderate northeast wind is expected, becoming strong in exposed areas on the southeast and west slopes, as well as at summits, where very strong gusts, particularly during the central hours of the day, are anticipated.
In the archipelago’s waters, northeast or north winds are expected at speeds of force 5 to 6, with choppy to rough seas and areas of slight swell and background sea from the north, ranging between 1 and 3 metres.
Weather Forecast by Island
The weather prediction for Thursday by islands is as follows:
LANZAROTE
Mostly cloudy skies in the north and west, while the rest of the areas will be mostly clear apart from intervals during early and late hours. Temperatures will remain relatively unchanged. Winds will be moderately strong from the northeast, with strong gusts in the interior and southern slopes, particularly during the latter half of the day.
EXPECTED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES (°C):
Arrecife 19 24
FUERTEVENTURA
Mostly cloudy skies in the north and west, with the rest of the areas remaining mostly clear apart from intervals during early and late hours. Temperatures will see little change. Winds will be moderate from the northeast, with intervals of strong winds in inland and southern areas, especially in the Jandía peninsula, where very strong gusts cannot be ruled out.
EXPECTED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES (°C):
Puerto del Rosario 18 25
