The Canary Islands welcome summer with its first heat wave, which will leave temperatures close to 40°C in San Bartolomé de Tirajana and Santa Lucía de Tirajana.
In response to the alert declared by the Canary Islands Government regarding high temperatures and the risk of forest fires in Gran Canaria, the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council has issued an official notice ordering the immediate and temporary closure of all municipal picnic areas located in mid-mountain and mountainous areas as a preventative measure to protect public health and prevent fires. The closure will remain in effect until weather conditions improve and the authorities lift the alert.
The Canary Islands are preparing for the first heat wave of the summer, and as usual, southern Gran Canaria is bearing the brunt. San Bartolomé de Tirajana and Santa Lucía de Tirajana will be some of the hottest spots in the archipelago this weekend, according to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), which has already activated warnings for temperatures that could reach 40 degrees.
The storm, which will begin to intensify starting this Saturday morning, June 28, will leave tropical nights and days of stifling heat, most noticeable in the midlands and inland areas of both municipalities, such as Tunte and Fataga.
Experts warn that this first heat wave will be more intense than usual for this time of year, with a mass of very warm, dry air from North Africa that will particularly affect the south and east of the islands and will also cause some haze. In San Bartolomé de Tirajana, forecasts point to temperatures that could exceed 35°C and even reach around 40°C in virtually the entire municipality.
For its part, the AEMET (Mexico City Agency) has advised avoiding prolonged exposure to high temperatures and taking preventive measures such as avoiding physical activity during the middle of the day and staying hydrated.
