The haze has already made its presence felt on the island of Lanzarote. The Lanzarote Security, Emergency, Rescue, Prevention and Fire Extinction Consortium reports that the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands has declared a situation of alert for strong winds in Lanzarote starting at 10:00 p.m. this Saturday, February 22, and until further notice.
According to AEMET forecasts, wind gusts of up to 70 km/h may increase in intensity up to 80 km/h, mainly affecting the western half and southern tip of Lanzarote and the island of La Graciosa.
In addition, since 12:00 p.m. this Saturday, an alert for suspended dust has also been declared. According to weather forecasts, the haze episode will worsen during this afternoon with a probable reduction in visibility below 1,500 meters.
In addition, the State Meteorological Agency has also activated the yellow warning for coastal phenomena for this Sunday, February 23. There will be wind from the East, locally force 7. It will be in effect until Sunday at 2:00 p.m.