The heatwave that Lanzarote has been experiencing since Tuesday is already leaving high temperatures on the island. As you will remember, the Government of the Canary Islands declared, based on the predictions of Aemet, the pre-alert for heat, haze and waves. Likewise, Aemet activated yellow warnings for high temperatures and suspended dust.
During yesterday, values of up to 34 degrees were reached in Tías at 4:00 p.m.. For its part, in the municipality of Tinajo the values reached 32.9 degrees at the same time, while at the Lanzarote Airport it reached 31.
In the northern part of the island, temperatures are being milder than in the rest. The 26.3 degrees in Haría at 4:00 p.m. and the 25.8 on the island of La Graciosa stand out at the same time.
As for the minimum temperatures, Lanzarote recorded what is known as a torrid night this past morning, which receives this name when the values do not drop below 25 degrees and falling asleep becomes almost impossible. At 04:00 hours, the temperatures did not drop below 26.9 degrees at the Lanzarote Airport or 26.5 in Tías. Other points such as Tinajo or Playa Blanca recorded cooler temperatures, with 21.9 and 23.3 degrees, respectively.
On the other hand, the night was more pleasant in Haría, where the thermometers marked 22.7 degrees at 4:00 p.m. and 21.9 in La Graciosa.
Prediction for the week
The State Meteorological Agency predicts that this Wednesday temperatures will continue to be high with values of up to 34 degrees. Likewise, on Thursday temperatures will increase a little more, with values that will reach 36 degrees in inland areas of the island such as Tías. In the rest, temperatures will range between 31 degrees in the north and 34 in the south.
As for Friday, the heatwave will continue to affect Lanzarote. Temperatures will continue to be high, with maximum temperatures of up to 35 degrees and minimums between 22 and 24, as on Saturday, where these 35 degrees will continue to be recorded. On Sunday the values will begin to drop, with maximums of 31 degrees and minimums between 21 and 22.
In addition, the suspended dust will leave a visibility of 3,000 meters and concentrations may exceed 200 micrograms per cubic meter, which may generate or aggravate health problems for people with chronic and/or respiratory diseases. The yellow warning for haze will remain until 11:59 p.m. this Wednesday.
