Yellow Alert Issued for Heat and Dust Haze Starting Tuesday

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow warning for both high temperatures and calima (dust) across Fuerteventura beginning Tuesday.

Key details:

• Temperatures: Expected to exceed 34 °C in the central and southern parts of the island.
• Dust conditions: A dust layer from higher altitudes will reduce visibility to up to 3,000 m.
• Affected areas: Initially impacts southern‑facing slopes and mountain peaks, with a growing risk of reaching low‑lying coastal zones where particulate concentrations could surpass 200 µg/m³.
• Health precautions: Exercise heightened caution, especially during the middle of the day. Pay particular attention to infants, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory illnesses.