Red alert warning for UK tourists as Spain holiday hotspot bakes in heatwave
The Canary Islands are basking in a heatwave with temperatures forecast to reach 40C
Gran Canaria is in the midst of a heatwave
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Rare red warnings have been issued in the Canary Islands as the popular Spanish holiday spot grapples with a heatwave, with temperatures predicted to hit 40C. Spain's national weather agency, Aemet, has issued a red warning for extreme temperatures in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, the southern half of Gran Canaria and the south and north east of Tenerife.
The forecast suggests highs of 40C, with minimum temperatures not expected to fall below 30C. See the weather maps that show heatwave to hit Wales within days with temperatures nearing 30°C here.
These red warnings will come into effect on Sunday, August 10. The rest of the Canary Islands are under amber warnings for highs of 38C.
Temperatures are set to rise over the weekend, with amber alerts in place for all islands on Saturday (August 8). A red alert will also be enforced for southern Gran Canaria on Saturday.
Aemet has warned that the heatwave, affecting both the Canary Islands and mainland Spain, is expected to last until "at least" Wednesday, August 13.
In a heatwave advisory issued on August 7, forecasters stated: "The peak of the episode is expected between Saturday and Monday, when temperatures could exceed 38-40°C and even extend to low-lying areas.
"Additionally, low temperatures are expected to be significantly high, with values expected to remain below 26-28°C, especially on southern slopes."
The Ministry of Health in the Canary Islands has issued several red and amber alerts due to extreme temperatures that could pose a health risk, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
These warnings came into force on Saturday and remain in place until Wednesday, August 13.
The following areas are under a red alert:
Gran Canaria: Cumbres area: Tejeda and Vega de San Mateo, eastern, western and southern areas: Agüimes, Artenara, Ingenio, Mogán, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, La Aldea de San Nicolás, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Telde and Valsequillo.
Cumbres area: Tejeda and Vega de San Mateo, eastern, western and southern areas: Agüimes, Artenara, Ingenio, Mogán, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, La Aldea de San Nicolás, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Telde and Valsequillo. Fuerteventura: Antigua, Betancuria, La Oliva, Pájara, Puerto del Rosario and Tuineje.
The following areas have been given an amber alert:
Tenerife : Metropolitan area: Candelaria, San Cristóbal de La Lagna, El Rosario, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tacoronte and Tegueste.
: Metropolitan area: Candelaria, San Cristóbal de La Lagna, El Rosario, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tacoronte and Tegueste. Lanzarote : Arrecife, Haría, San Bartolomé, Teguise, Tías, Tinajo and Yaiza.
: Arrecife, Haría, San Bartolomé, Teguise, Tías, Tinajo and Yaiza. La Palma: Cumbres area: El Paso.
These locations are under a yellow alert:
Tenerife : North zone: Buenavista del Norte, Garachico, La Guancha, Icod de los Vinos, Matanza de Acentejo, La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, Los Realejos, San Juan de la Rambla, Santa Ursula, El Sauzal, Los Silos, El Tanque and La Victoria de Acentejo; East, south and west zones: Adeje, Arafo, Arico, Arona, Fasnia, Granadilla de Abona, Guía de Isora, Guimar, San Miguel de Abona, Santiago del Teide and Vilaflor de Chasna.
: North zone: Buenavista del Norte, Garachico, La Guancha, Icod de los Vinos, Matanza de Acentejo, La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, Los Realejos, San Juan de la Rambla, Santa Ursula, El Sauzal, Los Silos, El Tanque and La Victoria de Acentejo; East, south and west zones: Adeje, Arafo, Arico, Arona, Fasnia, Granadilla de Abona, Guía de Isora, Guimar, San Miguel de Abona, Santiago del Teide and Vilaflor de Chasna. Gran Canaria : North zone: Agaete, Arucas, Firgas, Galdar, Moya, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Brigida, Santa Maria de Guia, Teror and Valleseco.
: North zone: Agaete, Arucas, Firgas, Galdar, Moya, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Brigida, Santa Maria de Guia, Teror and Valleseco. La Palma: East zone: Barlovento, Breña Alta, Breña Baja, Puntallana, San Andrés y Sauces, Santa Cruz de La Palma and Villa de Mazo; West zone: Fuencaliente, Garafía, Los Llanos de Aridane, Puntagorda, Tazacorte and Tijarafe.
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The Ministry of Health advises everyone to take necessary precautions against the heat.
These include staying hydrated, avoiding sun exposure during peak hours, remaining indoors in cool spaces, and refraining from intense outdoor physical activities.
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