Strong wind and heat for this weekend in Lanzarote and La Graciosa

The State Meteorological Agency forecasts that temperatures will reach or exceed 30 degrees, especially in the south

Heat on Las Cucharas beach in Costa Teguise. Photo: José Luis Carrasco.
Heat on Las Cucharas beach in Costa Teguise. Photo: José Luis Carrasco.

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts summer temperatures and strong trade winds for this weekend in Lanzarote and La Graciosa.

For Saturday, clear skies are expected with intervals in the west of the island and with haze at high levels. Temperatures will have few changes, with lows between 20 and 22 degrees and highs of 28. For its part, the trade wind will blow with locally strong intervals.

As for Sunday, mostly clear to clear skies are forecast with intervals in low-lying northern areas and with haze at high levels. Temperatures will continue with few changes, reaching or exceeding 30 degrees in large areas, especially in those facing south. The trade wind will continue to blow with intervals of strong winds on the southeast slopes.